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"To affect the quality of the day;
that is the art of life."

- Henry David Thoreau

For more than 50 years, the caring professionals of the May Institute have set a national standard for providing comprehensive, research-validated services to children and adults with autism, brain injury, mental retardation, pervasive developmental disorder (PDD), and behavioral healthcare needs. May's award-winning network of educational, behavioral, and rehabilitative programs blends science with service to help make progress possible for thousands of individuals every year.

With corporate headquarters in Randolph, Massachusetts, and regional offices in the Southeast, Mid-Atlantic, Midwest and on the West Coast, the Institute offers a broad range of services in more than 200 sites throughout the country:

Home-based early intervention for infants and toddlers
Schools for individuals with autism and brain injury
Counseling for adolescents and young adults
Consultation in home and school settings
Positive Schools program and Positive Behavior Support (PBS) Services
Geriatric day health services for senior adults with mental illness

May Institute is an active center of research and training, maintaining affiliations with more than 40 universities, hospitals, and human service agencies worldwide. Our state-of-the-art services reflect the talent and expertise of our doctoral-level clinical leadership and hundreds of highly trained teachers, therapists, and other specialists. We also benefit from the expertise of a Professional Advisory Board whose members include leading authorities in the field.

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History of the May Institute
May Institute was founded in the seaside village of Chatham, Massachusetts, by Dr. Jacques M. May and his wife, Marie-Anne, in 1955. Their vision was to help children with disabilities lead the fullest lives possible. The Institute's first school developed as a result of Dr. and Mrs. May's determination to provide a supportive environment and progressive treatment for their twin boys with autism. Today, May Institute is among the largest, most respected, and innovative behavioral healthcare organizations in the country. May was featured in the book, In Search of America's Best Nonprofits (Jossey-Bass, 1997), and the Chatham school has been honored as one of the nation's "Schools of Excellence" by the U.S. Department of Education.

May Institute Philosophy
Our values and vision drive us to understand each person's unique needs and find effective means to help each individual reach his or her potential and live independently.


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