FAQ

Yes. We are specifically structured to meet the academic, social, behavioral, and communication needs autistic (Level I and Level II) students.  It is very common for our students to also have ADHD, LD, anxiety, etc.

Programs offered by OASIS NC and SEA Academy are designed for individuals with autism.  Our programs benefit students by providing smaller class sizes, structured teaching, and reduced stress environments.  Due to the small size of our physical space, each classroom only has one staff member.  Therefore, applicants to OASIS NC center-based programs must:

1. 1. Have no major aggressive, self-injurious, or destructive behaviors (punching, biting, kicking, etc). This is not the same as no behaviors at all.  We currently guide students experiencing rigidity/inflexibility, intense reactions, sensory sensitivities, peer conflict, work refusal, difficulties with emotional regulation, echolalia, impulsivity, shut down reactions, etc.  Custom social narratives are created each day!
   2. Use the bathroom independently. All of our bathrooms are outside of the classroom, and a teacher cannot leave the class to offer bathroom assistance.
   3. Be able to participate in a small group of 5-10 students. We are the bridge between 1:1 and whole group settings.

Not typically.  While we often work with students individually during academic times, our goal is for our students to participate in a small group.

Yes! All of our students receive a diploma at graduation.  This diploma is accepted at Community Colleges. Most universities require foreign language and science lab credits, which we do not offer at SEA Academy. If a student wants to enroll at a university, they can attend community college and then transfer to a 4-year university OR earn those credits online or at an after-school program.   Students that have graduated from SEAA have enrolled in Cape Fear Community College, UNCW, and Louisburg College.

Email [email protected].  We have Open House in January, February, and April that you can attend for a tour and information session.

We want to offer ongoing experiences for children and teens with autism that will enrich their lives through increasing their confidence, making friends, exploring and developing a variety of interests, and learning strategies that promote self-advocacy, a problem-solving mindset, and communication.  We are a family-focused organization, and we understand the impact autism can have on the entire family (siblings, spouses, grandparents, etc.).  We base our service delivery on this understanding and love to foster positive relationships among all.

Children and individuals benefit from ongoing, consistent instruction, support, and accommodations throughout their lifespan.  Each program and each individual comes with a variety of goals and, therefore, a variety of definitions of success. If your child/teen receives services from OASIS NC, progress on his/her goals will be made readily available to you.

We provide services for students 9-21 years old.  This does vary from year to year, and as we expand, we look forward to providing services to adults as well.

Tuition and fees vary depending on which state grants are utilized (www.ncseaa.edu). Tuition starts at $25,000/year but 80% of students pay less than $5,000/year thanks to the ESA Grant and Opportunities Scholarship!

Unfortunately our services are not covered by insurance. There are state grants available for Southeastern Autism Academy.

OASIS NC refrains from using this terminology.  This is because it can underestimate some individuals, while overestimating others.  Our students have a wide variety of abilities, personalities, and academic/social/communication goals. SEAA is most appropriate for Level I and Level II autism.

While OASIS NC uses some strategies also used in ABA (reinforcement, shaping, replacement behaviors, etc.), our school is all about TEACCH!

• Physical Organization: Clearly defined, organized spaces reduce distractions and clarify expectations.
• Visual Schedules: Tools that show the sequence of daily activities, helping users understand "now," "next," and "then".
• Work/Activity Systems: Structured tasks that teach what to do, how much to do, how to know they are finished, and what comes next.
• Visual Structure: Using visual cues within tasks to highlight key information and minimize the need for verbal instruction. 

• Individualization: Focuses on a person's specific interests, skills, and needs rather than a one-size-fits-all model.
• Focus on Strengths: Leverages the visual processing strengths common in autistic individuals.
• Evidence-Based: Known to have moderate-to-large effects on social and adaptive behaviors.