CRARR Real-World Autism Simulation & Safety Readiness School

CRARR proposes the creation of a first-of-its-kind Real-World Autism Simulation & Safety Readiness School—a specialized educational environment offering real-world scenario training, sensory-responsive classrooms, crisis-prevention protocols, and family-centered support. The program integrates crisis-prevention procedures, safety standards, structured curriculum, family intake support, and professional staff training, as documented in our manuals. This project directly improves community safety, enhances access to high-quality services for autistic children and adults, reduces emergency escalations, and trains families, schools, and first-responders.

NYC families raising autistic children frequently encounter: • Lack of real-world training environments to prepare for public interactions • High risk of escalation in unfamiliar public environments • Limited school options with comprehensive autism-sensitive crisis prevention • Gaps between home, school, and city services • Overwhelmed parents without training or structured support CRARR directly addresses these unmet needs by creating a safe, controlled, simulated “mini-city” school environment that mirrors real-world triggers and teaches adaptive skills, helping children remain regulated and safe in public settings. CRARR also reduces emergency calls by training families and educators in best-practice safety protocols found in our Safety & Crisis Manual .

Youth (under 24)

Older Adults (65 +)

People with Disabilities

Parents