It is the vision of Cedars Academy to teach students to internalize knowledge and responses to social situations in positive, appropriate, and adaptive ways. These behaviors may seem obvious to others, but students with these disorders require consistent positive reinforcement in order to learn these skills. Shaking hands is a complex behavior requiring the adherence to an algorithm of pressure, proximity, duration of time among other elements. Children having the neurological configuration of our students benefit from having these steps articulated and practiced. Similarly, the process of befriending is a bewildering set of behaviors under any circumstances. Our practical and consistent method of skill building instills confidence and competence as they gain these crucial tools for success. Each student’s needs are addressed specifically, personally and collaboratively. Our team of caring professional educators, house parents, and administrators share a goal: to nurture the success of all our students.