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Located in Princeton, N.J., Eden Institute is an educational service provided by the Eden Family of Services, a New Jersey-based nonprofit organization that offers various programs to support the needs of individuals with autism. Established in 1975, Eden Institute is the founding program of Eden Family of Services that provides year-round educational services for children and youth with autism. Its teaching techniques are based on the principles of applied behavior analysis that provides treatment on the basis of data collected during a session. The institute has a student-teacher ratio of 3- to-1. The institute s classroom programs include early and middle childhood, transition, and prevocational and vocational preparation programs. Eden Family of Services offers various programs and services, including education, residential, employment, consultation, evaluation, training, early intervention, fundraising and community relations.

John Witherspoon Middle School is an educational institution that serves students in grades six through eight. It is a part of the Princeton Regional School District, which operates various elementary, middle and high schools. John Witherspoon Middle School s academic curriculum includes various subjects, such as math, science, social studies, English and world languages. It also provides a range of extracurricular courses in drama, band, chorus, orchestra, art, music, computer science, and physical and health education. In addition, John Witherspoon Middle School offers English as a second language and provides various bilingual and special education programs. It facility includes a media center, computer laboratory, gymnasium, cafeteria and auditorium. The school is located in Princeton, N.J.