About Us
Fairview Heights, Illinois
About Mason
Mason is a fun loving, young adult male, who was diagnosed at the age of 3 with severe-profound autism. Mason is an outgoing and enjoys life and meeting new people. He relishes in exploring new adventures.
Mason is like most teenagers that occupy their time with video games and playing on the computer. His favorite cartoon is Sponge Bob and LeBron James is the best basketball player ever in Mason’s eyes. If you are so fortunate to ever meet Mason, you would agree his smile will brighten up any room. Mason has a zest for life and it’s very contagious. He will make your worst day, your best day ever. Mason is the type of teen who would be dancing while everyone else is standing around.
About Mason's Place
Mason’s Place Too is a nonpublic school and family resource learning academy for students with autism. Based in Fairview Heights, Illinois, we are an organization that transforms expectations through our mission of self-sufficiency and inclusion. Our day school program provides individuals on the autism spectrum with the technical and behavioral skills required as they develop social and life skills on their journey to become independent.
Our academy provides a variety of resources to support families of students on the autism spectrum through various therapies, after school programming, parent night out, social skills groups and other specialized activities that provide support and family development. Our goal is to break the vicious stereotypes resulting in low expectations that burden those in our society with special needs. Our guiding principle is the quest for inclusion and self-sufficiency.
Our Mission
To Bridge the gaps for individuals affected by developmental disabilities and bring hope to their families through resources, direct services and guidance.
- Offer a variety of programs for young children with developmental disabilities as they develop social skills and life skills on their journey to become more independent.
- Cultivate a compassionate learning environment in our learning facility to allow young children with developmental disabilities to gain academic and social skills in a safe place.
- Host monthly support groups and activities for parents of special needs children.
- Increase awareness and understanding within the general population through advocacy and community partnerships.
Our Vision
To be an organization in St. Clair County that provides support for young children with developmental disabilities along with their families as they navigate the challenges of school, home, and ultimately life as an independent teen and adult. We are an all inclusive center, and everyone is welcome at Mason's Place Too!