Heidt Center of Excellence Autism Services

Heidt Center of Excellence by Best Point Education & Behavioral Health is proud to offer a continuum of specialized services for individuals with autism and related diagnoses, including support services for families.

• Grades 6-12: Specialized academic, community and campus-based instruction designed to meet the unique and varied learning needs of students with autism.
• Transition Program: Career & life skills training up to age 21. Includes internships, job coaching, and connections with local businesses. Approved provider through Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities (OOD).
• Mock Apartment & PAES Lab: Hands-on learning for real-world skills and independence.
• Holistic Care: Occupational therapy, speech therapy, and mental health counseling provided on site.
• Teacher Ratios: Low student to teacher ratios (1:4 or 1:6).
• Academic Programming: Specialized academic programming designed to create a positive learning environment, social skills, job readiness, and inclusion of related therapies.
• Electives: We provide a variety of electives for students including Art, Music, and Health Class.
• Friday Clubs: Student Council, Book Club, Anime, Current Events, Lego, Roblox, Trivia, Sports, and Fitness.
• Special Olympics: Promoting social skills, physical health, and teamwork. This includes Bocce Ball, Volleyball, Basketball, Flag Football, Track, Pep Squad.
• Extracurricular Activities: We offer a number of additional activities for students to get involved in including Prom, fall festival, ensemble theatre, talent shows, Scholastic Book Fair and Heats Fair.