The day your child is diagnosed as “special needs” becomes an unforgettable turning point in your life as a parent. From that moment on, your memories are “before & after” diagnosis. It cannot be helped. Your world has been turned upside down and the typical worries you had before that moment will now be seen […]
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Harbor School is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year! It is a milestone, for sure, but it was not until 2006 that Harbor began its most treasured tradition: Alumni Day. On March 20th, Harbor celebrated its 13th Annual Alumni Day and, if it’s possible, emotions ran even higher than last year. Approximately 50 alumni/parent/guardians attended the […]
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When Tyler began at Harbor, things did not always run smoothly for him. His behavior served a function that often needed much attention. He was a physically aggressive student and the talking point of many behavioral meetings. The staff’s highest hope was that his day would go smoothly. Now, he runs errands, visits classrooms and participates […]
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Our network of special education schools prepares students for workplace success by introducing soft skills at an early age. Often referred to as “skills to pay the bills”, soft skills are everyday interpersonal skills that job seekers need to succeed on the job. These include enthusiasm and attitude, teamwork, networking, problem solving and critical thinking, […]
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All three RKS Associates state-approved special education schools are always focused on the transition to adulthood. Take our recent beach volleyball game between Harbor School and Colts Neck High School, for example. Never mind how much fun our students had. They were also learning the soft skill of team work. Soft skills are everyday interpersonal […]
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Dancing Breaks Out at Beach Ball Volleyball Game Between Harbor School and Colts Neck High School Students All three RKS Associates state-approved special education schools, including Harbor School in Eatontown, provide education, therapeutic and behavioral support for children with multiple disabilities, cognitive impairments, autistic spectrum disorder, learning disabilities, traumatic brain injuries, behavioral disorders and other […]
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“Everybody deserves music therapy!”“Music is something that connects all people.”“It allows you to relax and reduce anxiety.” All of these are statements made throughout our interview with music therapist Amanda Latham. Whether you are a musician or simply a lover of music, how could you argue? One very important subject to come out of the […]
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According to the American Music Therapy Association, music therapy is the clinical and evidence-based use of music interventions to accomplish individualized goals within a therapeutic relationship by a credentialed professional who has completed an approved music therapy program. Music therapy is an established health profession which is used to address physical, emotional, cognitive, and social […]
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Using a wide variety of equipment, progressions, and activities, the Harbor School offers Adaptive Physical Education (APE) as one of its support services. APE does promote the overall health, fitness level and physical growth of the students. Strengthening these qualities for any student can enable them to grow and explore their world and their long-term […]
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For music therapy to be used effectively in special education, the educator cannot simply be an expert in one or the other. That person must be proficient in using one in concert with the other. How can general music education and individualized methods help a student with self-expression? How can music therapy tie into speech or occupational […]
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