Nashoba Learning Group

Nashoba Learning Group is a nonprofit in Bedford that serves children and adults with autism across the full spectrum, from learners who need intensive support to those preparing for more independence. Its mission is to help individuals with autism function with the greatest possible engagement and independence at home, in the community and at work. Because programming provides one-on-one support throughout the day, it can be fully tailored to each person.

Founded in 2002, NLG runs a school offering individualized education, training and intervention for students ages 3 to 22, and in 2013 it opened an Adult Program for ongoing support. Students might learn to communicate with an AAC device, practice skills in the community or prepare to return to public school, with peer groups and systematically faded support. NLG also hosts the Profound Autism Summit in Boston, which drew more than 1,000 attendees in its most recent year.

What to Know

• NLG has a second location in Billerica.
• It received an Autism Community Impact Grant from the Doug Flutie, Jr. Foundation for Autism.
• The Concord Carlisle Community Chest has funded its Adult Program.
• NLG regularly hires staff to work with individuals with autism.