Welcome to the Stables
The Stables Autism Program helps individuals gain self-awareness, acceptance, inner-strength, and life strategies to live a more independent life. Our evidence-based clinical therapies focus on skill-building in four primary categories:
- Goal setting
- Executive functioning skills
- Emotion regulation skills
- Social skills
Our multidisciplinary treatment team helps each person set and achieve their individual goals at their own pace.
Set in the Great Smoky Mountains, our non-institutional setting enables participants to comfortably explore the vast possibilities that an independent life can have for people on the autism spectrum.
Who We Treat
The Stables Autism Program accepts adult males and females (18+) who have Autism Spectrum Disorder and have not achieved or sustained the level of social, academic, occupational, employment, and family function desired.
Why We’re Different
The Pasadena Villa Psychiatric Treatment Network has a 20-year history of effectively treating individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder, and The Stables Autism Program is a culmination of that evidence-based treatment. We use a natural environment to engage individuals in evidence-based activities and strategies, in conjunction with Pasadena Villa’s Social Integration Model™, that allows for an improvement in social functioning. By adopting this model as part of our programming, individuals can develop self-sufficiency, autonomy, enhanced relationships, and communication skills as they identify their strengths and find new opportunities for growth. The Stables Autism Program fills the treatment gap as it relates to autism care, by providing that link to those on the spectrum to live independently in the community.
- 20-year history
- Evidence-based treatment
- Social Integration Model™
- Natural environment
Autism Treatment
Our treatment team guides individuals through four program levels that allow each person to advance at their own pace.
Level 1: Assessment, Stabilization & Orientation
Comprehensive assessment, profile development, and individualized treatment plan development and implementation.
Level 2: Assimilation & Application Phase
Adaptation and adjustment to the environment, and others in the program.
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Level 3: Action & Integration Phase
Preparation for the return to the family, home, work, and community environment.
Level 4: Maintenace and Modeling Phase
Opportunity to demonstrate leadership and utilize skills.
Our Facility
Located on 25-acres in the Smoky Mountains, the program operates in a retreat-like setting that offers multi-sensory elements and experiences. Outdoor experiences include Cades Cove, Wears Valley Ranch, Little Pigeon River, and the Smoky Mountain National Park that gives individuals the opportunity to engage in hiking, mountain biking, camping, fishing, and horseback riding.
Testimonials
“I spent 2 months at Pasadena Villa Smoky Mountain Lodge. My experience was nothing but fantastic. I had a great team of therapist psychologist and a great team of tech A and B team. The nurses where always willing to answer any questions. I would recommend this facility in the future!”
“I spent 2 months at Pasadena Villa Smoky Mountain Lodge. My experience was nothing but fantastic. I had a great team of therapist psychologist and a great team of tech A and B team. The nurses where always willing to answer any questions. I would recommend this facility in the future!”
“I spent 2 months at Pasadena Villa Smoky Mountain Lodge. My experience was nothing but fantastic. I had a great team of therapist psychologist and a great team of tech A and B team. The nurses where always willing to answer any questions. I would recommend this facility in the future!”
What makes Pasadena Villa different?
At Pasadena Villa, we understand it can be challenging to find a treatment center to meet the unique needs of those with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Our program is open to adult males and females 18 years of age and older and depends on the needs of each individual and their family. We work with you and your loved one to customize a treatment plan to meet their specific needs.