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The junior and senior high
school learning disabilities programs and the elementary
language enhancement program are designed to help students with
language and processing difficulties develop increased
communicative and linguistic competence in environments which
address individual learning styles
while fostering self-esteem.
School Details:
Elementary Program
At Plymouth River School in Hingham
Hours: 8:40-2:50
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Lunch Menu
Intermediate
Program (grades 7-8)
At Randolph Community Middle school
Hours: M-Th 7:45-3:25,
Fri 7:45-2:35
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Secondary Program (grades 9-12)
At Braintree High School
Hours: 7:35-2:05
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Contact:
Maryellen Pambookian
Program Director
Language Enhancement Programs and
Learning Disabilities Programs
90 Industrial Park Road, Hingham, MA 02043
781-749-7518, ext 150
Maryellen
received her Ph.D. in School Psychology from the University
of Kansas in 1992. She also has an MS in Clinical Psychology
and a M.Ed. in Special Education Administration. She is a
certified Special Education Administrator and School
Psychologist. Maryellen has been working with the Language
Enhancement/Learning Disabilities Programs since 1994 when
they were separate classrooms. In 1995, when the need for a
cohesive group of language based programs became apparent,
Maryellen became the director of this new division of
programs. Maryellen is an adjunct faculty member at
Bridgewater State College in the Graduate School of Special
Education and Communication Disorders. She has also
presented research at the National Association of School
Psychologists and has been a member of the Human Rights
Committee for South Shore Citizens with Developmental
Disabilities for many years.
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Services Offered
 The
disabilities served include students with Asperger's
Syndrome, Non Verbal Learning Disabilities, Dyslexia, ADHD
and other language and learning issues which effect student
progress in accessing the general academic curriculum.
The small class size allows students to progress at their
own pace through a language based curriculum focusing on
academic subject areas, study and organizational skill
strategies, receptive and expressive language skills and
social skills development. Students receive occupational
therapy, physical therapy, counseling, and speech and
language therapy based on their individual needs. Each
program works with a member of the Assistive Technology Team
to develop students' use of technology and to aid teachers
in utilizing appropriate technological tools to help
students access curriculum.
 Each program is maintained in an age appropriate public
school building in local school districts allowing for
academic mainstreaming and social integration when
appropriate. Staff includes Speech and Language Therapists
and mental health professionals who work closely with
students on social language development as well as teachers
trained is many techniques designed to increase learning and
language skills. Frequently our mental health staff
communicates with outside treaters such as physicians,
family counselors and therapists. Each program also includes
staff trained in strategic writing and reading programs
designed to facilitate academic progress.
 As
students approach graduation, staff works closely with them
in determining which post-high school programs will be
appropriate for them. Our assistant director, Petra Platt,
M.Ed. has recently completed a training and received a
certificate in Mentoring College Students with Asperger's
Syndrome and Related Disabilities. Mrs. Platt has visited
many post-high school programs in order to expand her
knowledge and better serve our students as they approach the
future.
Suggested Resources
LD
On Line
Asperger's Association of N.E.
National Resource Center on ADHD
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