Listen Foundation is a private non-profit agency that has been serving individuals with Autistic Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and other developmental disabilities since 1982.

Our present programs include:

• Two 3-bed group homes for youth between the ages of 9 and 21 who are diagnosed with autism or other developmental disabilities with severe behaviors.
• A non-public school serving students whose needs cannot be adequately addressed in traditional public education programs.
• Four supported living homes serving 7 adults with autism and related disabilities.
• An early intervention preschool program which provides one to one intensive services to preschool children with ASD in partnership with the Santa Cruz County Office of Education.
• Home based intervention services to toddlers and preschoolers with autistic spectrum disorders.
• A consultation program for family members and teachers of students with autism who are either in regular education classes or special education classes in Santa Cruz County.

Our primary goals are to help our clients learn and grow to their fullest potential and to help them live satisfying, independent lives.

Our approach is holistic: it combines the use of behavioral support techniques emphasizing positive reinforcement, training in independent living skills, mainstreaming activities and therapeutic recreation activities.