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About PACE |
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Our Mission at PACE is to provide high quality programs for individuals with Autism /developmental disabilities, so they may experience the satisfaction and fulfillment that accompany learning, self expression, self-care, productive work and interpersonal and community experiences.
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PACE
provides for the educational and residential needs
of individuals with Autism and other developmental disorders.
Specialists in speech and language development, occupational
therapy, behavior management and special education instruction
work as a team to serve the diverse needs of our clients. Research
has shown that people with learning disabilities who are enrolled
in effective programs at an early age are better equipped to
achieve academic, social and workplace success, allowing them
to reach their full potential and to lead rewarding lives.
PACE Brochure [pdf]
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PACE History
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Pacific Autism Center for Education (PACE) was founded in 1989 by a group of concerned parents and special education teachers as a private, nonprofit 501c(3) organization to fulfill the critical need of providing education and care for individuals and their familes that are affected by Autism and similar developmental disabilities. Many students were placed in inappropriate classroom settings and many of our residential clients had previously been housed in State Hospitals and Development Centers. The state system was clearly challenged to provide more than maintenance to the ongoing needs of a developmentally disabled person. Without an encouraging, attentive environment, the clients’ ability to gain the skills necessary for achieving full integration into their community was doubtful. After decades of futile attempts to work within the traditional system, this group of innovative community leaders developed programs customized to each individual client.
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PACE Testimonials
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“John has Autism, which makes learning new things very hard. PACE provided the environment where he could learn. Now he is self-sufficient, helpful, and interactive – he even helps other students answer questions in class!” –John, PACE School parent
"PACE is the happiest place on Earth for Nicholas—it’s his Disneyland! He’s allowed to be himself here... it feels like a home to him.” – Kirsten, PACE School Parent
Santa and Nicholas share a laugh
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