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Established in 1995, the Connecticut Center for Child Development, Inc. (CCCD) is a private, nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of individuals with autism, Asperger's Syndrome, and other pervasive developmental disorders throughout their lifespan. Our goal is to help each of our students reach their maximum potential and become active, productive members of their families and communities. Our instructional methods are based on applied behavior analytic learning principles implemented in school, home, work, recreational, and community settings. At its inception, CCCD was a very small entity which initially only provided periodic conferences, workshops, and family support. By its second year of operation, the agency expanded to include provision of behavior analytic consultation services. The following year, CCCD opened a pre-school and elementary school program for a small number of young children in a church basement. Today, CCCD is a multifaceted agency housed in it's own dedicated facility. CCCD currently operates the following eight programs: A private school for children with autism 3-21 years of age An Outreach Program for pre-school and school age children in home and public school settings A professional education initiative which provides both basic and advanced training in applied behavior analysis The Institute for Educational Planning, LLC, a diagnostic clinic serving children with known or suspected special needs On The Move, a recreation and community access program A Community Education Program, providing information and education to parents and professionals in Connecticut and throughout the tri-state area School start-up consultation providing administrative and clinical expertise for behaviorally based service organizations The Extra Steps Wrap Around Service Program provides leisure, recreational, and social development while giving respite services that will be customized to meet the unique needs of each participant, and their families