CSAAC is a private, non-profit agency founded in 1979 to provide those supports. CSAAC provides person-centered, community based services, specialized to meet the support needs of children and adults with autism. Services are designed and implemented through the combined efforts of a highly specialized team of professionals, managers and direct support personnel. CSAAC maintains a broad array of community partners to promote enriched lifestyles for the individuals that we serve educationally, vocationally and residentially. The need for specialized services for individuals with autism begins at time of diagnosis and continues throughout the lifespan. CSAAC provides critical services across the lifespan. Services range from Intensive Early Intervention services for young children, to Educational Services and Residential supports for school age children, through adult services including community-based Residential and Vocational programs.