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To meet every special education student’s
Individualized Education Plan (IEP) Goals and to enable
every student to make the most of his or her learning
opportunities our schools provide various support services,
according to assessed needs.
Speech and Language Therapy
Language development plays a decisive role in how a child
learns to think, act and solve problems. For that reason,
High Road starts with a coordinated and individualized
speech program to maximize each eligible student’s
speech and language development. Our certified speech
pathologists help the student to develop vocabulary and
conceptual understanding, and engage in appropriate topical
relevant work related pragmatic problem solving skills.
“Your speech program is excellent! We’ve modeled
some of our speech programs after it and have started
using pragmatics where the speech teachers work with the
classroom teachers because High Road was doing it.”
– Public Educator
Occupational Therapy
Occupational therapy helps students with sensory, perceptual
and motor problems better meet the daily demand of their
environment. Our registered occupational therapists use
neurodevelopment treatment activities and sensory integration
exercises as the primary modes of treatment. OT is integrated
within the transition program to ensure that the eligible
students’ needs are complementary to the workplace
or vocational experience.
Counseling
School counseling is provided as a mandated related service
or at a parent/teacher request. Supportive counseling
has the main goal to help students develop age appropriate
social and emotional skills to increase classroom functioning.
The goal of group counseling is to help build self-esteem
and educate students on social topics that they may encounter
during school. Career and vocational counseling are also
made available to enhance and improve the work related
attitudes, responsibilities and motivation. Counseling
staff work with teachers and parents to design programs
for school and home to promote social and emotional growth.
All teachers are trained in crises intervention and behavior
management programs, with the goal of minimizing the reliance
on counseling and maximizing feelings of self-efficacy
and self-management.
Social Skills Training
Becoming an active participant in the community, family
and society is a goal we have for all of our students
at High Road School. Our social skill programs use activity-based
lessons to teach the skills of cooperation, accepting
criticism, conflict resolution, anger management, responsibility
and independence. The supportive environment at High Road
School provides students with a sold foundation in social
skills, paving the way for a successful future.
Adaptive Physical Education
All students at High Road School participate in physical
education, which we adapt for each child. Our physical
education teacher leads students to develop muscle tone,
coordination, flexibility, and motor skills. Students
also learn teamwork, game rules, cooperation and good
sportsmanship.
Psychological Services
Many of the High Road Schools employ psychologists and
psychiatrists to provide services on a contractual basis.
These individuals can be helpful in diagnosing emotional
and behavioral disorders. In the event that medication
may be helpful to maintain a student’s behavior
the psychological staff can help prescribe medication
and monitor the effects on the student. The High Road
School neither encourages nor discourages the use of doctor
prescribed medications. However, we do wish to inform
parents about the various options available in the treatment
of children with emotional, behavioral, and learning disabilities.
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Your speech program is excellent! We’ve
modeled some of our speech programs after it and have
started using pragmatics where the speech teachers work
with the classroom teachers because High Road was doing
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