Philosophy and Mission
The mission of the Gengras Center is to guide each student to reach his or her potential by facilitating learning, social communication and independence for students aged 5 to 22 with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including autism and related challenges. We accomplish this through:
- Individualized assessments and program planning
- Small group and individual instruction with a high staff to student ratio
- Speech and language therapy including AAC
- Behavioral intervention and programming utilizing an ABA approach
- Artistic expression through art, music, and drama
- Social work services including social skills training and counseling
- Wellness education through health, nutrition, and physical education classes
- Physical and occupational therapy
- Community instruction and safety training
- Vocational experiences and employment training
- Transition support and planning
We believe that learning and personal development must encompass the total child through an evidence-based approach that embraces all social, academic, therapeutic and vocational components. At the Gengras Center, these elements are individually tailored for every student, with communication, self-determination, and independent living skills all being an integral part of the overall approach.
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