Creekside School - staff or campus

Who We Are?

Founded by parents who faced challenges finding a suitable school.

Creekside is a community dedicated to individualized support and education for students with profound autism.

Lifelong learning at Creekside

Lifelong learning begins with belonging, connection, and understanding.

Guided by this belief, each student's unique set of interests, strengths, and needs drives the development of our individualized, comprehensive programs.

Our emphasis on family and community stems from our recognition that autism affects more than just parents. It impacts the whole family and the people around them.

Mission and Vision

Mission and Vision

Mission

To holistically enhance the quality of life for individuals with profound autism and their families through empowerment, community engagement, and collaborative partnerships.

Vision

To extend this through a lifetime — ensuring lifelong opportunities for growth, connection, and purpose.

What Is Profound Autism?

Profound autism is a term used to describe individuals on the autism spectrum who have extremely high support needs — often characterized by limited or non-vocal communication abilities, significant challenges in adaptive functioning (e.g., daily living skills), and co-occurring medical or behavioral complexities.

What is profound autism