The Matheny School will be holding an Open House on Wednesday, October 9, from 10 a.m.-noon to showcase its various programs for students with multiple disabilities. These include:
Preschool. Supported through an adapted environment using emergent technology, communication systems and the individual education plan.
Elementary K-8. Utilizing a "centers approach" where students have the opportunity to participate with their peers to perform learning tasks incorporating hands-on activities.
High School 9-12+. Study of traditional academics, such as biology and U.S. history and participation in transition and elective classes to help students prepare for adulthood.
Adapted Physical Education. Promoting fitness through all traditional sports, modified to encourage students to create their own independent movements.
21st Century Life Skills. Taking what is learned in the classroom and applying it to real life situations in the community.
Speech Therapy. Providing individual and integrated services as well as in-class language groups.
Occupational Therapy. Facilitating students' access to their environment and academics with as much independence as possible.
Social Services. Promoting the emotional well-being and adjustment of each student to maximize academic growth and physical functioning.
Physical Therapy. Customizing positioning and exercise routines by using standing and adaptive bike riding.
Psychology. Working as a team with school staff and parents/guardians to understand the meaning behind behaviors viewed as inappropriate or unsafe.
The Matheny School is part of the Matheny Medical and Educational Center, a special hospital and educational facility in Peapack for children and adults with medically complex developmental disabilities. For more information on the Open House, or to R.S.V.P., call Jill Baker at (908) 234-0011, ext. 234, or email mathenyschool@matheny.org.
