Edenwald center, founded in 1940, is home to 116 BOYS and girls with behavioral and cognitive difficulties. Edenwald also serves some young people with pervasive developmental disorder as well as those on the autism spectrum (including aspergers). Other children may be admitted on a case by case basis. Highly supervised and safe cottage living focuses on teaching residents life skills that foster independence and improve relationships with adults and peers so that they may return to the community as quickly as possible. Children receive support around developing social skills, enhancing daily living skills and practicing more effective coping skills to HEAL from past traumas.