Alpine Learning Group Inc

My brother is severely autistic, and attended ALG for several years as a child and teenager. It is peerless in the field of autism education. Dedicated and well-trained teachers and staff, and well organized for funding, outreach, and parent support. Really cannot say enough for how much of a difference they made in my family's life. They helped my brother develop a skill set that significantly augmented his ability to communicate with us, and gave him the building blocks and skills to live a happier life.

I have often heard members of public school state, "it is our job to provide a vehicle for these students, it doesn't have to be a mercedes," when speaking of the services they provide/do not provide for the students in their district. That is definitely not the motto at Alpine Learning Group! The care and dedicate they provide to each and every one of their students is amazing. Every curriculum is completely individualized for each student's own personal needs, as is their home program. The teachers put in countless hours to ensure each student is getting exactly what they need and making sure the parents are involved and comfortable with the level of instruction their child is receiving. Alpine does an amazing job of ensuring all their teachers and assistants are fully trained in ABA each year; so much so that other schools send their new teachers/assistants to Alpine's annual training! This speaks volumes of the level of training each staff member is receiving. If I am ever in need of services, I hope and pray that my child will be lucky enough to be part of the Alpine family!

There is no better school for autism than Alpine in the world. They use behavioral teaching methods that are scientifically proven to be successful, have an extraordinarily well trained, caring and deeply committed staff and Bridget Taylor, the founder and leader of the school, and far and away the best and most knowledgeable educational professional in the field of autism.

Alpine Learning Group puts the excel in excellence! Each learner that attends the school is given undivided attention to enable reaching the fullest success they are capable of achieving. The entire staff exhibits caring and dedication beyond expectations.
Alpine should be a model for other like facilities.

We are so fortunate to be a part of ALG! Alpine's dedication to excellence changes the lives of families that face the challenges of autism each and every day. We cannot thank them enough for all that they have done for our daughter and our family.

ALG is truly Holy Ground--when faced with the challenges of dealing for your entire life with a special needs child--teenager--young adult and beyond you dream of a place that can provide guidance--care--safety through all of lifes transitions. Alpine Learning Group is that dream place. ALG is by your side throughout guiding you and your family through first hand experience. There is none better !!! I`ve seen them all.

Mark Gladstone

Alpine is awesome! Alpine offers services that are above and beyond the expectations of a school for individuals with autism.

Alpine is truly a place where children and adults with autism are able to grow and learn. Every staff member is highly educated and passionate about their position, and it shows. As a sibling of an Alpine student, I can honestly say that my brother's life would be drastically different if he did not have the guidance of his teachers on a daily basis. Alpine values every aspect of helping a child with autism grow into a young adult that can be a part of his/her community. I am forever grateful to Alpine and the staff that is so dedicated to being there!

Alpine Learning Group has changed our family's life in ways we never could have imagined. Our son has only been enrolled in Alpine's education program for less than a year; however, the changes in him are amazing. The entire staff is 100% dedicated to helping each student reach their full academic, social and emotional potential. Students are treated with respect and professionalism. Without question Alpine is the single greatest thing to ever happen to our entire family.

The best thing my husband and I have done for our son was getting him enrolled at Alpine Learning Group. He started there when he was 3.5 years old. He is now 7. The entire staff, led by Bridget Taylor, are dedicated, passionate, patient and experienced. The progress our son has made is nothing short of miraculous. He is now engaged with people and in the world around him. He has a wide range of interests and is above grade level academically. He is independent and a pleasure to be around. If not for Alpine, I know he would be a shadow of the child we have today.

The school has been a blessing to our family, it has served both my daughter and nephew. The dedication of each and every staff member to the education of our children is unparalleled. It extends way beyond the classroom, to the home, all family members, including 'typical' siblings. They pay attention to every detail, they are very receptive and open to parent's input and request. They love what they do, they love our children, and take special care to treat them as individuals, always raising the bar for them, never comprimising.
Frankly, I just run out of words to express our gratitude for all the great things they have done, and continue to do.
This is a great place, my daughter loves it, we love it, and it's hard to imagine what our lives would be like without these dedicated teachers.

Alpine is top-notch in everything it does! From their school program to their outreach services and adult program, they provide the most state of the art evidenced-based treatment for children and adults with autism and their families. In addition to serving their learners, Alpine also serves the greater autism community through opportunities for training and research and dissemination of their technology and procedures. Simply put, Alpine is THE BEST!

Alpine Learning Group is a wonderful organization that had a tremendous role in my brother's recovery from autism. After being diagnosed with autism in 1990, at age 2, Alpine's co-founder Bridget Taylor worked closely with and put a team around my brother. By age 5, the improvement was significant enough for re-evaluation and clearance for public school kindergarten. Now in our twenties, both of us enjoy volunteering and fundraising for this great non-profit school every chance we get.

Alpine has had an extraordinary impact on our son's life, and that of our family's. SInce he began receiving outreach services in 2010, and has attend the school full time since last year, we have watched him grow tremendously. It's been a broad impact on his overall engagement, conduct, and speech. We can't thank Alpine enough. I can't imagine a more caring and dedicated group of professionals.

My son was diagnosed with autism in February 2010. We started working with Alpine Outreach in July 2010 and my son has improved tremendously. When he started with Alpine, he had severe self-injurious behaviors (which were greatly decreased in the first few months of his therapy program), had very little speech, didn't make eye contact and had a very difficulty time attending and focusing. Today, he's in a partial mainstream kindergarten and extremely talkative. The therapy Alpine provide to my son has been lifechanging.

Year after year, Alpine Learning Group continues to set the standard for what excellence in education should be for learners with autism. Within minutes of visiting one of Alpine's classrooms, I knew the school would provide me with an exceptional training experience - not only in teaching me the fundamentals of ABA but more importantly, showing me how to be a fun, motivating and effective instructor with the learners themselves. The commitment of Dr. Taylor and her staff to providing the best possible services to the learners and the families of Alpine is evident in every thing they do and I am grateful to have been a part of such a wonderful organization. As a clinician working in the field, I have had the opportunity to see many educational programs for learners with autism and Alpine remains the best and the brightest!

My son has been part of the Alpine Outreach program of over a year now. We are thrilled with them and the results they have given my son Connor. The team is extremely knowledgeable and easy to work with. I get along with the entire group and my son loves and connects with them. They are truly wonderful for this area and the Autism community!

As an intern at Alpine Learning Group during the summer 2012 I gained knowledge and a great experience from a group of amazing teachers and staff. The time I spent as an intern at Alpine was life changing and has inspired me to follow in their footsteps to make a difference in children's lives. The energy and love the teachers had for their students made a difference everyday in the lives of the students who attend Alpine Learning Group. At Alpine the students are exposed to a great program and learning resources which Alpine offers to all their students. Any child who attends Alpine would gain an amazing learning experience from those who are extremely knowledgeable and passionate about what they do.

I had a wonderful experience working at Alpine. I volunteered under Daniele Favre-Panayotatos in Development and Fundraising. I came in with only a little experience in fundraising and development and left with so much knowledge. I felt very much a part of the Alpine family and everyone I worked with was generous and helpful. I gained a lot of knowledge and stretched myself.

As a social skills instructor who has consulted in schools in five states, I can tell you that the Alpine Learning Group is one of the best programs I have seen. Under the skilful leadership of Dr. Bridget Taylor, ALG has become a highly respected school for children with autism. I have visited ALG many times, and I am continually impressed by the level of professionalism of the staff and the high standards they set for the students in their care. I consider ALG to be a model non-profit. That is why I reached out to Dr. Taylor when our newly formed non-profit was creating a recreation center for individuals with disabilities. Dr. Taylor’s willingness to share her insight and expertise helped us to successfully open our center this summer.

Terese Dana, BCaBA
Founder, TD Social Skills
President, Laura Foundation for Autism and Epilepsy

A colleague where I work has a child who attends the Alpine Learning Group. When I heard about the program and how each child was cared for by ALG on an almost one to one basis all year long, I was touched by the obvious level of commitment the staff and parents have toward meeting the needs of the children who are in the program. When I heard about the costs associated with providing this level of care, I immediately came up with an idea for a fundraising event I could help pull together. After suggesting the idea, the leadership at ALG took the ball and ran with it. We ultimately threw an amazing authentic Kansas City style barbeque that raised a significant amount of money for the school. I'm glad i was able to help and I was glad I chose ALG to support. Since I only do 1 or 2 events a year for charity, I have to carefully select the cause I want to help. After working with the staff at ALG, the parents and volunteers and after spending some time with the kids during the event, I left not only feeling really good about donating my time and but I also felt welcomed as a new meber of the ALG family.

My 4 year old son started Alpine Learning Group a little over a year ago and is making some remarkable strides in his learning. We are beginning to see some meaningful language emerge, which is remarkable to us since early on a few professionals (not associated with Alpine) told my husband and I that he may never speak at all! Alpine is changing not only our sons life but our daughters as well. She is 11 years old and has become a peer mentor at Alpine. In addition to mentoring, my daughter has formed a true friendship with the remarkable young lady she began mentoring last year. They see each other outside of school, text, shop, etc. just as she does with her other friends. This special relationship has shaped who my daughter has become with all of her friends. She has learned compassion, empathy and patience which have all made her a better person and friend. She is also running programs with her little brother during the home consultation program, where our sons teacher comes to our home biweekly and works on behaviors and skills we need help with. This teacher is amazingly patient and skilled at involving my daughter in my sons learning and making her feel as crucial as she truly is! In addition, through the Outreach department at Alpine we have teachers come to our home for ten hours a week to work with our son. These women are true professionals with the biggest hearts I've ever had the pleasure to know. It's incredible how the entire staff at Alpine takes these threads of my sons program and weave them into the most comprehensive learning program with the most amazing results! My son is growing in leaps and bounds because he is a student at Alpine and because the staff at Alpine educate the whole family on how best to help our son in every setting, with every skill and it's all done with respect and love. A parent couldn't ask for anything more!

The Alpine Learning Group is a highly acclaimed educational institution for learners with autism located in Paramus, New Jersey. Alpine’s mission is to provide learners with autism and their families comprehensive, scientifically-validated educational and behavioral services designed to foster individual growth and personal achievement. Dr. Bridget Taylor, the Director of Alpine, is a visionary who a few years ago formulated Alpine’s newest and boldest project, which is the creation of an adult learning program complete with an on-site campus and jobs program. Alpine's provision of superior educational services to all learners with autism, combined with its planned erection of a high quality campus for adult-focused educational, work and recreational programming, serve to make it one of the premier institutions in the autism education services community.

There is no doubt in my mind Alpine Learning Group has staved off Autism in my son. When he was just 1.5 years old, my son was diagnosed. At that time, he wasn't making eye contact, smiling (without being tickled), speaking, responding to any language of any kind, and was beginning repetitive and isolating behavior. Alpine is no doubt the world's leading authority in the only scientifically proven method of autism treatment - ABA. Their staff is dedicated to the field. They are the smartest, most caring, most professional people I have ever met. I truly believe they are one of God's gifts to me. I credit them with saving my son. In less than one year, all of the early signs disappeared. There are a few signs that he may be different - he likes numbers and he is not able to speak as well as other children, - but these symptoms does not make him stand out. In face, he approaches and enjoys the company of other children. People do not believe me when I tell them about his diagnosis. I hardly believe it myself , and that is because of Alpine.

My 4 year old son has just started his 2nd year of school at Alpine & we have seen wonderful changes & progress over the past year. The staff is super & really helpful. Any issue we have they are there to help get us through.

In the five years since our son was born our family has experienced two life changing moments. The first was when we found out he had autism. The second was when he was accepted into Alpine Learning Group. Our son has blossomed thanks to the intensive, individualized instruction he has received at this school. The instructors and staff are tremendous, going above and beyond every day to help each learner reach their true potential. Alpine Learning Group will forever hold a special place in our hearts.

Alpine Learning Group is at the pinnacle of autism research and effective teaching practices for learners with autism. Their staff are knowledgeable and put students first above all else. The Alpine organization contains some of the most highly knowledgeable and skilled professionals in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis, and with Bridget Taylor and Kate Cerino Britton (along with a fantastic home services staff) overseeing the development of the school, the organization will only evolve further into a beacon of light for anyone who has an individual with autism in their lives.

I volunteered at Alpine Learning Group's summer program in 2010 and 2011. During this time, I observed in the classrooms, did prep work and was trained on various teaching techniques. Further, I attended a staff development week.
It was a great experience to be part of this professional, enthusiastic and friendly team of teachers. I wish every child with autism could receive an education like this!
I want to work with individuals with autism after I graduate from medical school. During my volunteer assignment I was able to learn from the best in this field. Not only did I learn a lot, I also had so much fun. I greatly appreciate that Dr. Bridget Taylor and her team provided me with this opportunity. I couldn't think of a better place to volunteer during my summer break!

Being incharge of the dental program here at Alpine Learning Group, I am amazed at our students at how well they cooperate and succeed in a dental visit. The staff is wonderful preparing them for a dental visit. I have watched several students who were more adverse for any dental procedure (could not even open their mouth) to full cooperation with no problem. I recommend the staff and especially the students for their great accomplishment!

Our grandson attends ALG. He's only been there a few months and the things he has learned are astounding. We are sure that attending ALG will give him the skills and lessons he will need to have a fulfilling and satisfying life. We are blessed that he is where he should be. He turns our life around with his amount of learning, his smiles and his love.

I turned to the Alpine Learning Group when my daughter was diagnosed PDD-NOS. I didn't even understand yet what it meant to be "on the spectrum" but I was told that Alpine could provide some therapy that would bridge the gaps that public school might not. Before even knowing if I was eligible, or if I could afford to pay, the director of the outreach program spent a significant amount of time speaking to me and answering my questions via telephone and email. Even though I was not yet a client, I was receiving a level of assistance and courtesy that I had never received from my daughter's previous preschool where I was actually paying tuition.

The director of the Outreach Program then took on my daughter's case, and handled all the details with my insurance company so that my daughter could start receiving ABA services. Thanks to Angela, my daughter now receives over 15 hours a week!

We are very happy with the progress my daughter has made so far. There are a number of programs actively being run to address her needs. I love the clinic sessions that I get to sit in on, because I feel that I too am a part of her therapy. My daughter's case manager is very open and easy to talk to. I've addressed concerns about my daughter as well as concerns about her programs or the therapy in general, and she has always taken the time to listen objectively and discuss options. I've always been made to feel that I can speak openly and that my concerns are taken seriously.

The director of the outreach program and my daughter's case manager have both assisted me in reaching out to my daugher's preschool teacher and child study team. They've assisted me in knowing what I had to ask for, as well as explaining what to expect from the meeting process. They have also assisted by reaching out to the school as well so that they can coordinate my daughter's programs with her classroom needs.

My daughter was only diagnosed about 8 months ago, and it has been a very big adjustment for our entire family. The Alpine Learning Group has assisted us in many ways, and helped us to see that our daughter has great opportunities ahead of her, and they can help her work towards her greatest potential.

We are very happy with the Alpine Learning Group and would absolutely recommend them to anyone who has a child on the spectrum.

Seven years ago, we received the call that our son had been accepted into Alpine Learning Group. It was my husband's birthday and the greatest birthday present anyone had ever given him! We had just won the lottery and our son had a future. When I heard that they were planning an adult center, I thought, is it possible to win the lottery twice?

Everything our son can do today is because of Alpine Learning Group.

The Alpine Learning Center has an affiliation with the Dental Hygiene Program at Bergen Community College. As a faculty member, I accompany the Dental Hygiene students to Alpine and we work with their learners to teach them how to cooperate for a dental appointment. Conversely, our students learn how to work with childen who have Autistic Spectrum Disorders.

In the spring semester, some of the Alpine learners come to our Dental Hygiene Clinic and receive examinations, prophylaxis (cleaning), and flouride treatments from our students. It is wonderful to see them able to work together and accomplish their objectives /treatment.

In addition, it is an encouragement to hear that some of the Alpine learners have been able to go to the dentist and have their treatment completed in an office setting (as opposed to going to the operating room and having treatment under general anesthesia).

I am honored to be able to mentor and guide our students while they provide dental hygiene treatment for the Alpine learners. It is a win win situation for all involved!

It is an honor to serve on the Board of Directors of the Alpine Learning Group. During the years I have come to discover a superior level of professionalism rarely seen. Not only are the expectations high, Dr. Bridget Taylor is constantly pushing the boundries of what is a great education and then raising the bar. The Alpine Learning group is creating new extremely successful treatment plans on a daily basis, taking individuals with autism further than was previously thought possible.

ALG is not just a school, it's a place where hope is given to parents who feel they have no where to turn, and confidence and a sense of worth is given to children and teachers alike. Having an autistic child is one of the most challenging hardships a family can face in their life. We are not able to choose the cards we are dealt, but we are able to choose what we make of it. ALG is an inspiring place. ALG is a place where futures are changed, real life miracles really do happen, and it shows that in life, we can always hope for a better tomorrow. The community surrounding ALG- the teachers, parents, children, siblings of children, and strangers alike, are all affected by the way in which this school has been a constant source of inspiration for all who are lucky enough to witness it's endeavors. ALG doesn't just help childen. It truly changes lives.

The Alpine Learning Group's services are unparalleled. Their dedication to one on one training for all students and their involvement with the families shows their true dedication to helping those with Autism. The school's constant growth and outreach in the community serving young children in the outreach program all the way through adults is amazing. All the funds raised are always going directly to enhancing things for the students - the buildings, the property, the supplies, training for teachers and more. I always feel confident that each dollar I've donated is really helping a child.

Our child was diagnosed on the Autism Spectrum in June, 2011. It was a blessing that our family got introduced and found the Alpine Learning Group. While navigating through the most difficult time in our lives, ALG, helped us with the transition into the autism spectrum world. They provided reading material, helpful websites, tips, support groups, and most importantly effective ABA therapy. They have also provided the security for our family in knowing our child was in the hands of wonderful, experienced, caring, people. Our child is now blossoming through ABA therapy and we are so proud to be a part of this organization. We are connecting with our child now more then ever and we are extremely grateful. The staff members from day one, have been considerate, informative, productive, and a true pleasure to work with. I tip my hat to this organization and hope to be involved in their growth for years to come.

We consider ourselves extremely blessed to have our son attend Alpine Learning Group these past 17 years. They provide an education that is rooted in research and the science of learning – applied behavior analysis. This has significantly helped our son to learn.
Thanks to Alpine Learning Group our son has made great progress in cognitive, social, emotional, vocational, leisure & community areas to name a few. They treat our son with dignity and respect. They provide us with peace of mind to know that our son is not only safe but also thriving. This has allowed our family to thrive as well. They offer us hope, encouragement and understanding.
With Alpine Learning Group’s efforts, our son has also begun learning vocational skills. He very much enjoys participating in Alpine’s supported volunteer program and he has volunteered at a variety of businesses in the community. Our son will always require supervision and care. With the support of Alpine Learning Group our son will continue to learn and thrive as an adult.

ALG has had a life changing impact on my child. She has learned to express her desires and label family members, in a very short period. The ALG therapists are patient yet demanding, and serve not just our child, but the whole family in helping us learn to help our child.

Moreover, ALG has been incredibly responsive to any questions we've had about how best to help our daughter.

When my son was diagnosed at age two on the autism spectrum, my research started. I was led to the best in autism education, Alpine Learning Group. Through an intensive home program, my son, two years later' is more typical of children his age then not. It was the commitment of the staff, the comprehensive team work and the dedication to serving a child and their family that has made the difference for us. Family, friends and professionals can not believe how my son went from a mute and self absorbed boy to a social, verbal, attentive child in a regular classroom. Minimal support is required in the classroom and we are expecting he will be fully mainstreamed by age 5 and completely indpendant.

Alpine Learning Group and its Executive Director, Dr. Bridget Taylor, were my inspiration for pursuing a career in helping children with autism. During my training experiences (master's and doctoral internships in Psychology) at Alpine, I was provided learning opportunities across many areas including Outreach services, research, assessment and social skills groups. This training, combined with mentoring in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) instruction from the exceptionally trained staff, provided me the support, knowledge and skills necessary to be an effective and capable clinician. Alpine's commitment to helping each and every one of their students succeed is evident from the first moment you walk through their doors. This commitment also extends to the greater autism community as evidenced by the many support services Alpine offers including educational seminars, parent training and outreach work as well as by their efforts to conduct and disseminate leading research in the science-based treatment of autism.

We have had the wonderful experience working Alpine Learning Group in the following capacities; as their auditor, as a donor, as volunteers and as a member of the general public. I know first hand that Alpine does an exceptional job at using donations in the manner for which they are designated -- I am their auditor. Additionally, their cause is one that is growing - I can remember when we first started dealing with the Organization that children with autism was somewhere around 1 in 50 and I believe now is 1 in 150 (or even more). Their knowledge of the Organization's mission and their efforts to follow that mission are astounding. This is evident through our roles as volunteers and donors. They ensure everyone is on the same page and they get the job done -- helping to educate the community and their staff about autism and educating their students to be an important part of society through their school programs. We've always had a pleasant experience in all capacities working with Alpine. They are truely a great Organization - A great Non-profit.

Alpine Learning Group is an amazing organization that has served the autism community for over 20 years. I am proud to support the students, families, staff and volunteers of Alpine because without the bravery and commitment of the founders and the tenacity of the teachers, children with autism would have very few options. They led the way when noone else would and provided the foundation for schools here in the US as well as helping to establish programs in Italy, Kosovo and Canada. The leadership of Alpine Learning Group in the field of autism education has impacted the lives of hundreds of families who are in need of guidance as they face the daily and life long challenges of autism. My favorite story was told to me by a parent who overheard someone saying that children with autism can't learn to ride a bike. Her response was "Well they are riding bikes at Alpine." Nothing is impossible for children and adults with autism, because at Alpine, they have the knowledge, expertise, tools and heart to make the impossible, possible.

When my son was diagnosed with autism at age 2, my husband and I were devastated and lost. Luckily, we were referred by the diagnosing physician to a parent seminar at Alpine Learning Group. We were able to sign up my son up for therapy through Alpine's outreach program, and it was a lifeline. Within 2 weeks, Kyle had learned how to point. You can't imagine how difficult it is to have a child who doesn't know how to communicate his basic wants and needs. From the pointing, it only got better. The Alpine therapists designed a whole program for Kyle, teaching him how to better function and communicate. He now knows the alphabet, his shapes, colors, and can respond appropriately to basic social questions. They even potty-trained him! Alpine also helped us figure out what the right educational placement was for him-- and I am so happy to say he just started going to Alpine's preschool this year. I am looking forward to my son's continued progress, which I have no doubt would not have been as profound if not for the wonderful people at Alpine Learning Group.

I am a new donor to Alpine Learning Group. I am in awe of the dedication of the founders, the board members, the parents, and the fantastic staff who educate the Alpine learners, with passion, commitment, humor, patience and love. It is simply amazing to see and I feel extremely privileged to be part of it.