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CRARR Real-World Autism Simulation & Safety Readiness School

Avatar: Ashley Melo-mamon Ashley Melo-mamon
Idea Submission for The People's Money:
CRARR proposes a first-of-its-kind Real-World Autism Simulation & Safety Readiness School that provides autism-safe classrooms, real-world scenario training, sensory-regulation environments, and crisis-prevention protocols for children and adults with autism. The program is built on CRARR’s Safety & Crisis Manual, School Charter, Curriculum, and Staff Training Framework. It includes a mock grocery store, MTA station, doctor’s office, and public settings to teach safe, calm behavior in real-world situations. Families also receive guided support through a structured Parent Intake system, and staff undergo specialized autism-sensitive certification.
What is the problem your idea aims to address?
NYC families raising autistic children frequently encounter: • Lack of real-world training environments to prepare for public interactions • High risk of escalation in unfamiliar public environments • Limited school options with comprehensive autism-sensitive crisis prevention • Gaps between home, school, and city services • Overwhelmed parents without training or structured support CRARR directly addresses these unmet needs by creating a safe, controlled, simulated “mini-city” school environment that mirrors real-world triggers and teaches adaptive skills, helping children remain regulated and safe in public settings. CRARR also reduces emergency calls by training families and educators in best-practice safety protocols found in our Safety & Crisis Manual
Which groups does your idea focus on? Select all that apply
Youth (under 24)
Public Housing Residents
People with Disabilities
Limited English Speakers
Parents

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