Manhattan Children's Center

• What they offer / teach

  MCC is a private school for children with autism spectrum disorder and related neurodiversities, offering ABA 1:1 and ABA 2:1 classroom models, the 2:1 Crossbridge Program (bridging 1:1 intensive settings and more traditional academic classrooms), speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, social programs (including weekly social skills groups, peer buddy and inclusion sessions), and family programs. The 1:1 classrooms provide individualized instruction building academic, self-management, social, verbal behavior, and leisure skills. The site also references a Fellowship, continuing education, a bakery, events, and camp/after-school inquiries.

• Ages served

  MCC serves children ages 5 to 21. It is described as an ungraded program enrolling students ranging in age from 5 through 21.

• Approach

  MCC uses a Transdisciplinary ABA® approach (its Transdisciplinary Behavioral Model®), emphasizing ongoing, free-flowing communication among families, teachers, supervisors, and related service providers, and combining speech, occupational therapy, and social skills programming. Each child receives a highly individualized instruction plan drawing on educator expertise, family insight, and strategic use of technology, with stated core values of responsibility, educational excellence, commitment to innovation, and compassion. A primary goal is preparing students to be successful in their schools, homes, and communities.

• Admissions

  The website invites families to explore MCC and learn about the admissions process via an Admissions section and to book a tour. Families wondering whether the school is the right fit are directed to contact Patricia Paloma, Head of Admissions, at ppaloma@manhattanchildrenscenter.org. Specific admissions requirements or steps are not detailed in this page text.

• Cost

  Not stated on this website.

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