Individualized education. Meaningful connections. A place to belong. A neurodiverse school in Torrance, for students with autism, ADHD, dyslexia and other learning profiles.
At LINKS – A Neurodiverse School, we believe every child deserves an education that recognizes their strengths, embraces their differences, and empowers them to reach their fullest potential.
Our specialized learning environment combines individualized academics, social-emotional development, executive functioning support, and meaningful relationships to create an educational experience where neurodiverse learners can thrive.
We don’t believe students should have to change who they are to fit into a classroom. We believe education should adapt to meet the needs of the student.
Connected by purpose. Traditional classrooms are not designed for every learner. Some students need smaller groups, explicit instruction, flexible teaching methods, additional processing time, or an environment that prioritizes emotional regulation alongside academic achievement. At LINKS, these supports are not exceptions. They are part of our foundation.
Instruction tailored to each student’s learning profile, abilities, and academic goals.
Intentionally small learning groups that foster meaningful connections and personalized attention. Our goal is five students to one teacher, with classroom aides as needed.
Social-emotional learning, self-advocacy, regulation, and executive functioning integrated throughout the school day.
A strengths-based approach that respects individual differences and celebrates authentic growth.
Our students are more than diagnoses, test scores, or challenges.
Academic achievement matters. So does confidence. So does friendship. So does learning to navigate the world with independence and self-assurance.
Our students are thinkers, creators, problem-solvers, friends, and future leaders.
Our approach →Executive functioning, social skills, regulation and collaborative therapy alongside academics.
Student support →An admissions call, a campus tour, a records review and shadow days, so we know we can support your child well.
See admissions →From January 2027, LINKS students join the purpose-built Friendship Campus in Redondo Beach.
The Friendship Campus →credits, three concentrations, one LINKS diploma
The LINKS Individualized High School Diploma combines modified academics with life skills, executive functioning, communication and career readiness.
Explore the diploma →
January 2027
A purpose-built campus designed to foster inclusion, independence, collaboration and lifelong success.
The Friendship Campus →Tees, hoodies, hats, blankets and mugs with the LINKS logo, for students, families and fans of the school.
Every child deserves to be heard. For many families, the journey to finding the right school has been filled with frustration and uncertainty. At LINKS, we want families to experience something different: relief, partnership, belonging, and the confidence that their child is genuinely understood.
