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Randolph (Special education school, Autism/DD)

The May Center for Child Development is located in Randolph, Massachusetts, 20 minutes from Boston. This chapter 766-approved school provides educational and vocational services to children, ages 2.9-22, with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and other developmental disabilities. It is one of May Institute's four special education schools in Massachusetts and California for students with ASD and other special needs.

The classrooms typically have 1:2 staff-student ratios, and our highly trained staff utilize the most effective methods of working with children with autism. Classroom activities emphasize all areas of a student's development, including communication, language, social, school-readiness, self-care, and play skills. For older students, we emphasize transitional skills and strive to help students live more independently.

The Center's spacious, state-of-the-art facility offers an array of services specifically designed to support the unique needs of our students. Some of the features include an adaptive gymnasium, custom-built indoor and outdoor play areas, a vocational training room, a multi-media library, art and music rooms, and an expansive medical suite.

Day Services

  • Individualized educational services, utilizing applied behavior analysis (ABA)
  • Full day, 12-month program
  • Academics, activities of daily living, communication, leisure activities, and adaptive physical education
  • Use of teaching methods that document effectiveness and track each child's progress
  • Three preschool models: self-contained, integrated classroom, and intensive home/school split-model
  • Supported employment and training
  • Speech, occupational, and physical therapies, on a consult basis
  • Family support services

Residential Services

  • Community-based residences located throughout the South Shore area
  • Supervised residential living services