Monarch School

Monarch Center for Autism is a division of Bellefaire JCB, one of the nation's leading providers and innovators of wellness, advocacy and behavioral healthcare for children, youth and their families. Located in Cleveland, Ohio, Monarch Center for Autism offers a comprehensive array of programs and services for individuals ages 3-22, with Autism Spectrum Disorders.

Highlights, which incorporate Monarch's visual language treatment model, include a preschool, day school for children and adolescents, transitional education program, boarding academy, adult residential facility, summer and extended school year programs, family training, support and social activities, consultation and therapy, VizZle™ (visual language technology), and an online autism resource center.

The Monarch Model was developed through an ongoing partnership with Harvard Medical School and Children's Hospital Boston. It offers an evidenced-based, visual language teaching method aimed at leveraging the strong visual processing abilities of children with autism. It is predicated on the sytematic and individualized introduction of language concepts accompanied by visual supports, to help children with autism develop modes of communication. These modes - spoken, visual and/or written - assist in alleviating frustration, reducing maladaptive behavior, building confidence, and enriching the child's quality of life.