Our Programs
Providing the nurturing children need to grow

Academic Program
Every child is unique. No two learn in exactly the same way, or have the same needs. For children with disabilities this is particularly true.
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Program Goals:
- To provide development experiences necessary for learning.
- To teach skills pertinent to his/her developmental age for increased growth.
- To provide an environment which fosters sensitivity and respect for individual differences in others.
- To coordinate and work to achieve the goals developed by the therapist, the teacher, and the parent/guardian.
Program Attributes:
- A skilled, compassionate multi-disciplinary team
- Certified teachers and trained paraprofessionals
- Speech-Language Pathologists
- Occupational Therapists
- Physical Therapists
- Social Workers

Developmental Education
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Preparing them to take the next step
Parents are provided a quarterly report of their child’s progress. We make sure we are meeting the established goals set for the in the Individualized Educational Program (IEP), and we review and update the IEP each year with the family. The Center’s success rate in completing IEP objectives averages 75%. If a child’s progress falls below the standard, the IEP may be revised, or specific strategies developed, in concert with the child’s family, to address the problem areas. Our multidisciplinary team works with parents in securing appropriate public school placement upon their child’s graduation from the Meyer Center program. Coordination with the school district personnel ensures that this transition occurs as smoothly as possible.

Occupational Therapy
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Putting play to work
The occupational therapy assessment includes testing in the following four areas:
- Fine Motor Skills (hand skills)
- Visual Motor Skills (eye-hand coordination)
- Self Help Skills
- Sensory Processing
Factors such as strength, muscle tone, and praxis (motor planning) are also assessed because they are the foundation for skills in all of these areas. If necessary, a treatment plan is implemented to address the areas of concern identified in the evaluation. Therapy goals are addressed in both individual and group settings. To ensure maximum carryover in the classroom setting, the occupational therapist consults with teachers and works in conjunction with physical and speech therapists. Ongoing communication with the family and ancillary service providers (ex: outpatient therapies, early interventionists) is maintained in order to ensure the child’s needs are addressed.

Physical Therapy
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Physical therapy and the classroom
Each child is assigned a physical therapist who will work with the Education Staff to ensure proper classroom practices, including: how to properly lift and carry the child, positioning the child at the table for classroom activities, and on the use of special equipment (for sitting, standing or walking). Direct physical therapy goals and activities are individually established based on the evaluation. The Meyer Center Therapist work with the family and local medical equipment providers to identify, order, and maintain adaptive equipment to assist the child’s sitting stability, posture or mobility.

Speech Therapy
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Services Include:
- Assessment and Treatment (of receptive and expressive language)
- Auditory Processing and Memory
- Augmentative/Alternative Communication (AAC), including both low-and high-tech devices/systems.
- Articulation and Fluency (i.e. stuttering)
- Oral-Motor Development
- Feeding/Drinking Skills
After consulting with a physician and the child’s parents, we assign tangible therapy goals achieved through a number of proven modalities and techniques, suited to the child’s unique needs. Therapy sessions may be conducted individually, in small groups, in larger classroom groups, or in conjunction with other therapies. The therapist may also provide speech services in the classroom within the context of the child’s daily routine. Ongoing communication and consultation with the student’s family, Meyer Center staff, and other community professionals is maintained to ensure the child’s needs are adequately met.

Music Therapy
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How does music therapy work?
Music Therapy is considered a related service under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). It promotes relatedness, relaxation, learning , and self-expression. Our licensed therapists set realistic goals customized for each child based on their unique needs. The targeted strategies are designed to help the child develop the necessary skills to progress toward a pre-determined level of achievement resulting in long-term growth. Best of all, the children really enjoy it, which is a key component to optimal learning.
Benefits of Music Therapy:
- Stimulates and motivates positive behavior and learning
- Triggers multi-sensory experience
- Positively affects both hemispheres of the brain
- Resonates at a deeper level than verbal communication
- Creates bonds with teachers, therapists, other children, and the environment
In the right environment, any child can thrive
At the Meyer Center, we encourage children to grow and develop. Our teachers give each child the personal attention he or she needs, encouraging active participation in the learning process. Children are encouraged to experiment, explore and interact with their environment as they develop their imagination and creativity.
