Rivers Bend Academy, a division of Step By Step Consulting, Inc was founded by Wendy Fitch in 2007. The academy is a coeducational private day school specializing in the teaching of students from age 2 years through 21 years who have been diagnosed with autism, PPD-NOS, and/or Asperger's Disorder. Students at Rivers Bend Academy are provided with a quality education utilizing the principles of ABA/VB through direct instructiong as well as in the natural environment. At Rivers Bend Academy they believe in a child-centered approach which fosters positive emotional growth, addresses specific academic, language and behavioral needs, and builds on each child’s unique strengths. The goal at Rivers Bend Academy is for the students to become independent people with the ability to interact in a variety of settings and situations.