History
Dr. Morten Haugland and a small team of dedicated individuals originally worked to provide educational and behavioral services to children and their families in their homes. Through this work, they saw the need for a center-based program.
In 2005, Dr. Haugland opened Haugland Learning Center (HLC) as a full day (currently 9:00 AM- 3:00 PM) educational program. Due to rapid growth, and to the delight of the current and waitlisted students, HLC moved to a bigger facility in January 2007.
Philosophy
All children deserve the opportunity to learn and become happy, healthy, and productive adults.
Children with disabilities, particularly those on the autism spectrum, require specially designed services to reach their full potential. HLC strives to meet the needs of every child while keeping the following goals in mind:
- Use research-based treatment and educational programs.
- Educate each child in as least a restrictive environment as possible.
- Respect the needs of the child and family in providing intervention.
Testimonials
In October 2006, my son, Maxwell, started as a student at HLC. We are thrilled with our decision! He is so happy at this school, and he trusts and adores his teacher. We have a 45-50 minute drive, one way, each morning; it's worth it. I wouldn't consider sending him anywhere else. Max is learning to his potential. -- Kristen
I was referred by the Nisonger Center at Ohio State to Dr. Haugland to advise me on adjusting my son Jeffrey's IEP. It was then that I found out about Haugland Learning Center. Jeffrey attended Haugland summer classes for three weeks, and his growth was astounding. We enrolled him in school with them for the following school year. -- Francia
Haugland Learning Center has been a blessing to my family. They took my son, J.D., immediately, even before the Autism Scholarship was approved for him. I have seen such a change in his behavior and academics since starting at HLC. he has become almost a whole different child attitude-wise. I can't say anough about the center and the wonderful staff. He has bonded with everyone there. -- Lisa
Haugland Learning Center has taken the lead in working with children with autism. As parent of a ten-year-old son with Aspergers, a high functioning type of autism, we would highly recommend their unique educational techniques to others. It takes a huge amount of energy, courage, commitment, patience, and determination to parent or teach a child like our son, Johnny, and at Haugland Learning Center, they are doing it and doing it well. -- Judy
Columbus, OH 43235
614-602-6493 (fax)