QSAC is a New York City and Long Island based nonprofit that supports children and adults with autism, together with their families, in achieving greater independence, realizing their future potential, and contributing to their communities in a meaningful way by offering person-centered services. QSAC pursues this mission through direct services that provide a supportive and individualized setting for children and adults with autism to improve their communication, socialization, academic, vocational, and functional skills. QSAC was founded in 1978 by a group of parents confronted with the limited service options for their children with autism. Today, QSAC provides direct services to more than 2,600 children and adults throughout the region. QSAC pursues its mission through direct services that provide a supportive 
and individualized setting for children and adults with autism to improve 
their communication, socialization, academic, and functional skills.
 Programs for children include early intervention, preschool, school, after
school, and in-home educational and support services. QSAC’s adult programs 
include supportive living, skill development programs, vocational training and job placement, and in-home services. All of QSAC’s programs provide supportive and trained staff, 
high-impact services, and a commitment to quality.