Choosing the right school makes a world of difference.
We challenge the academic status quo, connect ideas with collaborators, and create a community of support for autism potential.
Choosing the right school can feel discouraging and apprehensive to the parents of an autistic child. As an innovative autism school committed to building a welcoming, structured, personalized learning experience, The Independence Academy breaks that barrier. We nurture strengths while addressing challenges, and create better life futures.
At IA, students with ASD thrive.
Every year, The Independence Academy attracts new families to our school, along with new community partners who a play a fundamental role in granting our students the opportunity to reach their full potential.
Why choose IA?
We’re more than educators. We are passionate advocates for your child’s long-range development.
SENSE OF FITTING IN
Students feel more socially accepted in our setting, as they are surrounded by peers who have faced similar challenges as them and share an understanding of what they are experiencing.
EVIDENCE-BASED CURRICULUM
Our educational program is appropriately rigorous and enriched in a manner specifically differentiated for learners on the autism spectrum.
FULLY ACCREDITED
IA is accredited by the Indiana State Board of Education and is a member of ISACS, demonstrating that our school has met and maintains a high level of academic standards and good practices.
SPECIALIZED PROGRAMS
We incorporate personal, social and emotional skills-building into our daily curriculum to help students build a sense of independence and strength.
SENSORY SPACE
Our school includes an expansive sensory room and other thoughtful sensory spaces, and we incorporate large-motor activities daily to help students feel calm, centered and focused.
PERSONAL ATTENTION
IA sees each student as the person they are. Our adaptive, whole child teaching style allows students to learn in a way that works for them, and at a pace they can manage.
SOCIAL INTEGRATION
We plan outings and offer students a variety of onsite and partnered enrichment activities that are dedicated to building skills for living well with ASD, leading to lifelong positive outcomes.
TRANSITION PLANNING
We assist every student with post-graduation planning, whether their goal is to attend college or obtain job training and employment.
See us in action.
Discover The Independence Academy’s culture of learning, belonging and success through the lens of IA faculty, parents and students.
Oh, the places we go!
The Indiana Pacers invited six of our students to be honorary players for a day. The experience included a locker room tour, media day photo shoot, contract signing, jersey presentation to each student, and a shopping spree at the team’s store.
