title: Benhaven's residential program.
abstract: Benhaven, a residential program of group homes providing intensive programming for autistic and neurologically impaired children, is described. Its major program factors of administration and management, treatment, support services, and family and community involvement are presented in detail. Benhaven's mission as an educational placement for preparing residents to function in the least restrictive environment on their way to future living situations is stressed.
authors.affiliation: Benhaven, Yale University.
authors.forename: L R
authors.initials: LR
authors.lastname: Simonson
authors.forename: S M
authors.initials: SM
authors.lastname: Simonson
authors.forename: F R
authors.initials: FR
authors.lastname: Volkmar
mesh_terms: D001321:Autistic Disorder / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D001521:Behavior Therapy / Q000379:methods; D001925:Brain Damage, Chronic / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D002648:Child; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D005196:Family Therapy / Q000379:methods; D016352:Group Homes / Q000458:organization & administration; D006801:Humans; D010348:Patient Care Team / Q000458:organization & administration; D012114:Residential Treatment / Q000379:methods*; D012917:Social Adjustment; D012931:Social Environment