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32 Osgood Street, Andover, MA 01810

Tel:978-475-3806 (M-F 8am-4pm)

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Programs and Services

The Center is committed to our mission by offering a wide range of specialized and community services. Our programs provide support to enable children with disabling conditions to remain at home, teaching parents to be successful advocates for their children, working to transition children successfully to public school settings, and educating public organizations. Together we are placing children on a path leading to the achievement of the child's full potential.

NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY AS TO STUDENTS: As a member of the Massachusetts Association of 766 Approved Private Schools (MAAPS), we have a long history of non-discriminatory admission of students.  Students of any race, color, religious affiliation, national and ethnic origin are admitted to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to all students at our school. We do not discriminate against students who qualify under the criteria of the school's admissions policies in either admissions or in the administration of educational policies or in the delivery of programmatic and therapeutic services including athletic and other school administered programs or in the administration of scholarship and loan programs, if applicable.

Specialized Services:

Summer Learning Programs

The Center offers a variety of summer learning programs and events for children and family members. Please contact Fran Peterson (x226) for information.

Early Intervention

Early intervention serves children from birth to age three whose physical, emotional, or intellectual development is delayed, or at risk for delay. The Program provides evaluations, home visits, groups, support, and transition services to eligible families. Those eligible may include:

  • children born prematurely,
  • with disabilities, vision or hearing problems,
  • children who are slow to stand, sit, or walk or talk,
  • children exposed to drugs in utero, or who have environmental risks,
  • children with attention or behavior problems.

FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES IN EARLY INTERVENTION - HOW CAN WE HELP?
Families in our program sometimes experience a variety of often difficult situations. Some children are in our program because of family problems. Other families are concerned about their child's development or medical diagnosis. Sometimes it helps to talk with someone about these situations and experiences. Early Intervention honors the family as a whole. We believe that anything that will help family members deal with their experiences and questions about their child's future will be helpful to all family members. Our primary goal is to provide services that can strengthen the family and support the work you do with your Service Coordinator. Please tell us if your needs are not addressed so that we can find other ways to meet your individual family needs. Call Ellen Waddill, your Parent & Community Liaison, or ask your service coordinator to bring her out on a home visit. We do have ongoing parent support groups including those for families who have children with Down syndrome, medical or health care needs, and Autism. Let us know if you would like to join or start a group.

Developmental Day School

The Day School is a Chapter 766 approved private preschool for special needs children. The school provides coordinated educational, therapeutic, social and referral services to children and their families. The Program serves:

  • children between the ages of three and seven,
  • children with multiple disabilities,
  • children with complicated medical or health care needs,
  • children with vision and/or hearing impairments.

The Day School is licensed by the Massachusetts Department of Education.

Community Services:

Regional Consultation Program

Consultation services are provided by a multi-disciplinary team to families, early intervention programs, day care facilities and community programs who seek assistance in meeting the needs of children with multiple disabilities, and/or complex health care requirements in home and community settings.

Two by Two Program

The Center offers a morning playgroup opportunity for 2 and 3 year olds. Two-by-two playmates include children of all abilities. The groups are offered in 10 week sessions throughout the year.

Pediatric Therapy

Private individual therapy services are offered at the Center. Therapies are provided by experienced, licensed physical and occupational therapists, speech and language pathologists and educators. Developmental evaluations in one or more areas are also available.

Parent Services

Parent support groups, parent/child groups, informational groups, a parent advisory council, and Touchpoints workshops are available for families.