Island Autism Center Programs

Island Autism Center Programs offers summer and after-school programs for children with autism and intellectual/developmental disabilities, along with a Young Adult Program and an Adult Community-Based Day Supports Program. Activities include movement activities, farming and animal husbandry, sailing, horseback riding, bowling, tennis, hiking, yoga, therapeutic horseback riding, farm activities, farmer’s market prep, and skill-building with business and non-profit partners.

Programs

• Summer and after-school programs for children with autism and intellectual/developmental disabilities — 5-14 years old · Mondays-Fridays 2:40-4:00 · Therapeutic, social, and enrichment activities; includes movement activities, farming and animal husbandry, and activities such as sailing, horseback riding, bowling, tennis, and hiking.
• Young Adult Program — 15-22 yr olds · Mondays-Fridays 2:15-4:00 · After-school program offering yoga, therapeutic horseback riding, and bowling.
• Adult Community-Based Day Supports Program — 22 + yrs · Focuses on social connections, job skills, therapeutic activities, farm activities, farmer’s market prep, yoga, and skill-building with business and non-profit partners.

At a glance

• Ages: 5–18 years old
• General schedule: Summer, after-school, and Community-Based Day Supports (CBDS) programs; offered across three age groups: 5-14 years old, 15-22 years old, and adults.

About the provider

The Island Autism Center says it is a place on Martha’s Vineyard where children and adult residents with autism can live life to its fullest potential. It partners with island organizations and businesses to create opportunities for community integration, and the farm provides hands-on learning opportunities. The programs venture across the island and work with partner organizations.

Last updated September 2, 2026.