A parent’s perspectiveI am the stepparent of a developmentally delayed 11-year-old with autism, and while it’s not easy in the best of times, right now, it is a struggle. There are no easy answers to this emotionally and financially unsustainable situation. But you are not alone. For what it’s worth, here are some things that […]
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Just as all students are different, all students also learn differently. However, for some students, these differences make it more difficult for them to achieve academic success in a school setting. They may have difficulty reading, writing, performing mathematical calculations, or other skills. The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) defines a learning disability as […]
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What a Paraprofessional does to help special needs students.As I’m sure you know, special education is quite a bit different from the standard classroom environment. Teachers use a wide variety of materials, including multi-sensory and hands-on learning activities to help each child to reach his or her full academic potential. And, importantly, students require more […]
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While a vacation can be a great chance for parents to unwind, it can be tough for the special needs child. With planning and flexibility, however, it really is possible to have a positive family vacation. Here are some tips for making it work. Keep it simple. Consider staying in one place rather than travelling around. […]
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What Is The Nurtured Heart Approach?According to the Children’s Success Foundation website, the Nurtured Heart Approach® (NHA) consists of a set of strategies that helps children of all ages in further developing their self-regulation. Anyone who cares for a child with challenging behaviors understands that traditional methods of discipline often fall short and may actually […]
Continue readingDue to the current COVID-19 situation, we conducted a phone interview with Erik Glazner Supervisor of Instruction for the RKS Associates Schools of New Jersey. Erik talks about how he is transitioning to the role of Principal of Harbor School in Eatontown, New Jersey after the retirement of Anne Gunteski this year. A Challenging yet […]
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Coronavirus Social Story for children with special needsA big thanks to Amanda Mc Guinnes from https://theautismeducator.ie/ for having us be able to share with our parents and families this useful resource she has put together. Download your FREE Coronavirus Social Story Here! Amanda Mc Guinness, BA (Hons), LLB (Hons), is the Autism Ambassador for County […]
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A personal perspective from Anne Gunteski, retiring principal of Harbor School Dear Staff,As we begin a new year/new decade and continue to celebrate Harbor’s 50th anniversary I wanted to share my journey which led me to this wonderful Harbor family. I grew up in New York in a close knit family with 7 brothers and […]
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The New Jersey 11th district awarded The Harbor School a vetted designation for their role in 50 years of special education in New Jersey.The Senate and General Assembly of the State of New Jersey have proclaimed a joint legislative resolution honoring and saluting The Harbor School, and affirming the school’s importance to the people of […]
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Everyone has the right to communicate their wants, thoughts, feelings, and ideas. The speech therapy department at Harbor School is dedicated to providing each student with a means to functionally and socially communicate with others throughout their school day in a caring, supportive, yet challenging environment. Our speech therapy program uses several methods of augmentative […]
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