MCC provides a comprehensive educational approach for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), utilizing research-based interventions that are effective based on years of experience. This program’s Transdisciplinary Behavioral Model® incorporates ABA principles, and provides speech and occupational therapies, sensory integration, natural environment training, and family support. Our caring professionals focus on each student to enhance and foster his or her maximum potential. We also support our parents and families in helping them to understand the special needs of these children. Families become an equal partner with us in the educational process to help all children achieve their full potential
TRANSDISCIPLINARY ABA®
Transdisciplinary ABA® encompasses an integration of the principles of ABA, paired with empirically based strategies from our collaborative disciplines to provide a comprehensive, individualized, and compassionate approach to education that meets the complex needs of our students. It is a behavior-analytic approach to education distinguished by mutual engagement and shared interdependence between the disciplines of applied behavior analysis, speech and language pathology, and occupational therapy.
TRANSDISCIPLINARY BEHAVIORAL MODEL®
MCC’s teaching is distinguished by an approach that places value on Transdisciplinary ABA® to help each student realize their potential as an individual, family member, and valued member of the community. Thus, MCC incorporates the expertise of a number of different disciplines, including applied behavior analysis, special education, speech and language therapy, and occupational therapy. This approach also integrates the family, the community, and all of the individuals who surround and support our students. MCC’s open-door policies allow for observation and in-the-moment collaboration, which results in positive outcomes within and external to the classroom. Our reach also extends to our partnering schools within NYC through our inclusion programming, which fosters a sense of community across our neighborhood, and community schools.
SPECIALIZED FACULTY
To effectively apply the principles of Transdisciplinary ABA®, MCC’s one-to-one instruction model is reinforced by a faculty of Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBA) and licensed Behavior Analysts (LBA), board-certified and New York State-licensed speech pathologists and occupational therapists, supervised by Masters and Doctoral level professionals. MCC has developed research and training partnerships with top higher education institutions in the area, including Teachers College Columbia University, Hunter College, and New York University.
SOCIAL PROGRAMS
MCC provides opportunities for our students to progress academically, socially, and in their communication skills, by offering opportunities for students to interact with non-disabled typical peers through our Peer Buddy and Reverse Inclusion Programs at MCC and at partnering private schools.
MCC aims to provide a continuum of social skills for all students attending the school and provides structured teaching opportunities so that students acquire the skills needed to advance socially and integrate into their communities.
Commitment To
Technology
Since MCC’s inception, individualized programming has been a keystone in the applied behavior analysis programming provided through our Transdisciplinary Behavioral Model®. Technology has continued to be instrumental in expanding our students’ communication, academic, social and pre/vocational repertoires.
Transdisciplinary Behavioral Model®
At MCC, we use Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) options for our students with speech, language, and communication difficulties. AAC uses multiple modalities, including sign language, gestures, writing, low-tech (e.g., Picture Exchange Communication Systems/PECS) and high-tech devices. Our tailored AAC options at MCC provide intensive support to enable our students to enhance their language and vocabulary development and other expressive communication skills.
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Providing our students with STEM learning opportunities and the materials needed to support hands-on learning expands not only academic horizons but leads to greater work-related opportunities, and daily living skills.
Learn moreTech Modalities
- SMARTboard
- Floreo Virtual Reality System
- Cricut Internship
- Sphero SPRK+
- Bee Bots
- OSMO Coding
- Cubelets Robot Blocks
- Code.Org
- Varied AAC Applications including: Proloquo2Go, LAMP Words for Life, Go Talk, TouchChat
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How can I get involved?
To get involved with MCC and support, volunteer, or connect with the MCC community, please contact Ellaine Day, Development Coordinator, at eday@manhattanchildrenscenter.org. -
What grades does MCC go up to?
MCC is an ungraded program and enrolls students ranging in age from 5 through 21.
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Is this school the right fit for my student?
MCC provides a wide range of programming , therapies and support. To learn more about if it would be a good fit for your child, please contact Patricia Paloma, Head of Admissions at ppaloma@manhattanchildrenscenter.org.
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How can I learn more about job opportunities at MCC?
Please check the Careers tab on the website for updates on open positions at MCC and submit all resumes and employment inquiries to jobs@manhattanchildrenscenter.org.
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How can I find out more information about camp options and after school activities for my child?
MCC is dedicated to serving not only our families but the greater special needs community as a whole. Contact Loryn Richman, Social Worker at lrichman@manhattanchildrenscenter for more information.