The Virginia Institute of Autism (VIA) is a non-profit organization providing a day-school and other resources for families, educators and health professionals seeking services, training or information about autism and evidence based interventions.
In addition to a year-round school for children ages two to twenty-one, VIA's services include a 700-volume library, training workshops, internships for undergraduate and graduate students and teachers, customized training and consulting for schools and home-based programs for young children.
VIA is dedicated to providing comprehensive, outcome-based education to people with autism; supporting families coping with the challenges that come with autism; and developing and supporting primary research, advocacy and training in the education of people with autism.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 16 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
16 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
13%
State avg.: 31%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Center For Adolescent And Adult Autism Services?
The application deadline for Center For Adolescent And Adult Autism Services is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Center For Adolescent And Adult Autism Services located?
Center For Adolescent And Adult Autism Services is located in the Barracks Rugby neighborhood of Charlottesville, VA.
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