The Crysalis Program which assists children with autistic spectrum disorders was started years ago and achieved a fine reputation in the community of Santa Cruz. It was an innovative and eclectic program. The woman who started the program, Fran Bussard, retired a few years ago.
Currently, the Morgan Autism Center is operating the Crysalis program in collaboration with the Santa Cruz Office of Education. This is the first year of operation through the oversight of the Morgan Center.
The Morgan Foundation in partnership with Santa Cruz County Office of Education provides one-to-one intensive services to toddlers and preschoolers with ASD. Where the Crysalis program is located:
Struck Preschool
984 Bostwick Lane
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
(831) 475-0290
Before the Morgan Center took over the Crysalis program for a while was run by the Listen Foundation. This is what I could find about that program from looking at local records:
“Two Santa Cruz County Office of Education classrooms, operated in collaboration with the Listen Foundation, integrate several methods and strategies such as TEACCH floor time, applied behavioral analysis, and sensory integration to teach social, communication, academic, and functional skills to address the needs of students diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) The Listen Foundation is a private non-profit agency serving individuals with Autistic Spectrum Disroders (ASD) and other developmental disabilities since 1982. For informaiton about the Listen Foundation go to: www.listenfoundation.netListen Foundation.
The Listen Foundation Office is located at:
303 Potrero #29-103
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831)426-7234
“The Chrysalis Program began in September of 1996 as a result of research indicating that intensive early intervention is a critical factor in the education and treatment of young children with autistic spectrum disorders (ASD). It is a highly structured program that promotes the emotional, social, behavioral, and cognitive development of each child. There is a strong emphasis on choice and communication.”
For more information about autism on the PAGE at top is a video of classic autistic symptoms in a young boy. O number of blogs concerning autism are also listed on the PAGE for autism.
Cameron Jackson, Ph.D., licensed psychologist 831 688-6002
