About The Faison Center
Welcome to The Faison Center
At The Faison Center, our mission is to give children and adults with autism and related challenges the best opportunity to improve their life’s journey through evidence-based practice. We provide world-class services and programs through our unique lifespan model, which offers enriching opportunities from early diagnosis to adulthood. No matter when our services are needed, we are committed to improving the lives of the individuals we serve.
The Faison Story
Brittany Faison was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder as a toddler. Afterwards, Brittany’s parents, Lynne and Don Faison, began searching for the most effective therapeutic techniques available for their daughter. Ultimately, they discovered a program focused on skill-building that utilized applied behavior analysis (ABA). Her grandparents, Alan Kirshner and Flo Guzman, took note of the progress Brittany was making and wanted other families to benefit. In 1999, they founded The Faison School for Autism, a 501(c)(3) non-profit, named after their granddaughter.
With the goal to help other families by bringing state-of-the-art practices to the central Virginia area, the Faison School actively grew to meet the increasing needs of the autism community and eventually became The Faison Center. The term “center” was adopted to reflect the broader array of services being offered, including a behavioral health clinic, day schools, and adult and residential services. Today, we serve individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities across the lifespan—from infancy into adulthood.
As for Brittany, her personal journey through The Faison Center has led her to a more fulfilling life in an approved Family Partner home and in our Adult Day Program where she is supported and encouraged to reach her own potential.
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Licensing & Accreditation
All educational services provided by Faison are accredited by the Virginia Association of Independent Specialized Education Facilities (VAISEF) and are licensed by the Virginia Department of Education. Adult Services and waiver funded programs are licensed by the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services.
Jurisdictions We Serve
