Story Autism Center (St. Dominic Savio Academy)

Story Autism Center, formerly St. Dominic Savio Academy, is a private nonprofit school in Chandler, AZ dedicated to children on the autism spectrum. Founded by BCBA-LBA Corinna Ndolo, it provides comprehensive, year-round K-12 programming meeting AZ Dept. of Education standards (180+ days, 6 hrs/day M-F). Using ABA principles, classrooms feature special ed teachers, ABA-trained assistants (3:1 ratio), and instruction in academics (math, reading, writing), social/play, vocational, life skills, plus electives like PE, art, music, science. Upcoming vocational spaces for high schoolers up to 22 include mock apartment, store, gym. Rebranded to emphasize each child's unique story post-diagnosis, prioritizing compassion and service.