Our mission is to support individuals with ASD ( Autism Spectrum Disorder ) and other disabilities through a practical, functional and developmentally appropriate approach to learning and behavior modification focused on functional skills, independent life skills, social skills and academics.

We believe that each person thrives on clear and consistent expectations with responsibilities, positive environment, clear and consistent expectations as well as the sense of belonging in order to experience who they are and live up to their individual potential. This is especially important in individuals with special needs. At ECE 4 Autism we pride ourselves on allowing each student the opportunity to be a dynamic part of a team with responsibilities, expectations and accountability. There is a very clear and consistent expectation and rules for our students, and the students blossom with them. We also work directly with parents to generalize expectations at home.

Irene Bellot worked with children, both typically developing and special needs, for over 50 years. Irene’s philosophy was that each child must master basic skills and appropriate behaviors before true progress can be made, both socially and academically. In 1996, Irene founded ECE 4 Autism when she saw the need for a nurturing program that used a whole child approach to behavior management. In 2001 the program was certified as a Nonpublic Agency for behavior modification and functional skills.

In January of 2015 Hoonoosh Farzaneh joined ECE 4 Autism as the director and behavioral specialist. Through her direction the previous Nonpublic Agency was credentialed through the California Department of Education as a Nonpublic School working in close collaboration with schools and the department of education, Regional centers, as well as parents to help achieve success for each and every student at ECE 4 Autism.