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Special Needs Support Groups and Organizations
The Gifford School
177 Boston Post Rd., Weston 781-899-9500 www.gifford.org
The Gifford School provides educational services in a clinical milieu to students with special academic, behavioral, and emotional needs so that they may achieve their full potential.The entire school community is committed to helping students increase their selfesteem, gain academic knowledge and develop social skills. League School Of Greater Boston
300 Boston Providence Turnpike Walpole • 508-850-3900 www.leagueschool.org/
For more than fifty years, League School of Greater Boston has remained committed to helping children and young adults, ages 3-22, with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) by teaching them the skills they need to be as independent as they possibly can in all aspects of their lives: social, emotional, academic, behavioral, and vocational.
We uphold this mission through three distinct programs designed to teach social, academic, behavior and community-life skills based on a student’s age and ability. Each program includes: content area academics (reading, math, science and social studies); full array of services (social pragmatics, communications, sensory integration, occupational therapy and behavior therapy); adapted physical education, art, music, culinary arts, daily living skills, community field trips and vocational training. MAAPS
92 Montvale Ave., Ste 4150, Stoneham 781-245-1220 www.maaps.org
MAAPS represents 81 member schools serving approximately 6,800 children with special needs from Massachusetts and other states and countries. MAAPS’ mission is to represent private special education schools in their goal of providing the highest quality education to students with special needs. May Institute
We are an award-winning nonprofit organization that provides educational, rehabilitative, and behavioral healthcare services to individuals with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disabilities, brain injury and neurobehavioral disorders, and other special needs. Melmark New England
Melmark New England serves children, adolescents and adults with autism spectrum disorders, acquired brain injuries, neurological diseases and disorders, developmental and intellectual disabilities, and severe challenging behaviors. We provide clinical, educational, residential, vocational, adult day and allied health services. Consultation services and support are available in the home, community or public school setting. Dr. Moldover & Associates
555 Washington Street, Suite 5, Wellesley • 781-237-1735 www.drmoldover.com
Dr. Joseph Moldover and associates provide high quality neuropsychological, psychological and educational evaluations for children and adolescents presenting with learning, developmental, and emotional challenges. We emphasize a high level of responsiveness and continuity of care. Perkins School for the Blind
175 North Beacon St., Watertown • 617-924-3434 www.perkins.org
Our Space Our Place (OSOP) is a nonprofit organization offering a respectful, accessible and fun environment for elementary and high school students who are legally blind to participate in team sports, the arts, community service and mentoring. We offer programs for students who live in Boston and its surrounding communities. Transportation is provided. The Professional Center for Child Development
32 Osgood St, Andover 439 S. Union Street, Bldg. 1, Ste. 110, Lawrence 978-475-3806 www.theprofessionalcenter.org
The Professional Center for Child Development is dedicated to providing children, of all abilities, with a solid foundation for life-long learning through our educational programs. With the support from our highly-skilled professionals, children are able to achieve their full potential. Speech Language Pathology Center
Norwell • 781-792-2700 www.slpcenter.com/
The Speech Language Pathology Center is owned and operated by speechlanguage pathologists. We are an awardwinning clinic and have been featured on
CBS 60-Minutes for total communication methods. Our team is dedicated to providing exemplary speech, language and feeding therapy in a supportive and nurturing environment.
At Speech Language Pathology Center we conduct in-depth assessments that include clinical observations as well as standardized tools. Upon completion of testing, a diagnosis is formulated and a comprehensive report is written along with an individualized plan of care outlining the course of treatment. The therapists have advanced training in augmentative communication (iPads), feeding therapy/oral motor function, speech, language, dyslexia, social skills, voice and stuttering. Therapy is conducted using evidence-based strategies while providing carryover activities to enhance a family-centered service delivery.
If you have concerns about your child’s speech or language skills, please call 781-792-2700 to schedule a FREE pediatric screening to determine if a full assessment is recommended. The Wolf School
215 Ferris Ave., East Providence, R.I. • 401-432-9940 www.wolfschool.org
The Wolf School is a K- 8 special education school that inspires students with learning differences, attention issues, and often school anxiety to discover confidence, compassion and a love for learning to reach their full potential. Our Immersion Model© enables children to discover their strengths by meeting their individual academic, social and emotional needs.
