February 24, 2021 Staff Writer

Shrub Oak International School (US), the new benchmark in autism education

Shrub Oak International School is a private, co-educational, therapeutic day and boarding school for students ages 8-30 on the autism spectrum, who face complex challenges and have high personal attention needs.

Located on 127 acres of rolling, wooded hills approximately 30 minutes north of New York City, Shrub Oak offers unparalleled educational opportunities for students in a family-centric, supportive environment. Classrooms are equipped with state-of-the art technology and the curriculum is based on the most advanced and successful evidence-based clinical and academic approaches in ASD education.

Shrub Oak International School: Their Mission

The mission of Shrub Oak is to improve the lives of children, adolescents and young adults on the autism spectrum. The school helps its students form positive relationships through individualised strength-based and passion-based learning, and equips them with the tools they need to develop friendships, navigate their communities, and maximise their potential. The singular focus of this school is each student’s success and happiness.

The Story of Shrub Oak International School

The vision for Shrub Oak was six years in the making. Their story began with extensive research to identify the ideal location, a location that would give them access to leading experts in the field, and that would be easily accessible for families. They found all that and more in Shrub Oak! After transforming their location into a modern, state-of-the-art education and residential facility, they turned their attention to what has become the essence of Shrub Oak: a truly innovative, trans-disciplinary curriculum, designed to meet each student’s individual goals and needs. And while their story has just begun, they have already witnessed the wonders that a truly trans-disciplinary approach can achieve.