The program admits children without regard to race, religion, nationality, or handicap who exhibit the following characteristics: autistic spectrum disorder, schizophrenia, Asperger's syndrome; delayed and/or inappropriate speech and language development; perceptual difficulties not related to specific sensory deficits; delayed motor development; inappropriate affect; and association disorders.

Referrals may be made by Child Study Teams, physicians, mental health professionals, or by parents themselves. To consider a child for admission, the school requires copies of all recent evaluations.

Intake Interview: Each child and his/her parents are seen prior to admission to help determine whether the child can benefit from the program, and to familiarize parents with the program.