As the news about COVID-19 gets more alarming every day, it is understandable that everyone is feeling anxious right now. With schools closed, special needs children are missing their normal routines and caregivers are faced with the overwhelming task of helping children make sense of what is happening. Our children are looking to us for […]
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Every parent is struggling right now to manage work or unemployment with everyone at home together, but parents of special needs kids have a particularly difficult job. Family routines have been disrupted, social outlets have been removed, and professional supports have been decreased or eliminated. Create a flexible routine?Routines can create structure and give your […]
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Anne Gunteski, principal of the Harbor School of Eatontown, New Jersey describes the process of transitioning to the virtual home learning model in response to the COVID-19 outbreak. A Monumental Task On February 28, we sent the first letter to parents and staff regarding the virus outbreak. At that point, we were monitoring the situation, increasing […]
Continue readingAs the global pandemic COVID-19 is changing our world and disrupting our lives daily, it is important to stay informed on the latest news. Trusted news sources can help you make informed decisions to protect your health. But could the news be hurting you at the same time? Being glued to 24-hour news networks, social […]
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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 […]
Continue reading 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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