Finding the Right Fit for Special Needs Students who Require Academic and Behavioral Support Finding the Right Fit for Special Needs Students who Require Academic and Behavioral SupportAs parents, it is an undeniable fact that we all want what’s best for our children, including choosing the best school. This ...
Navigating school-based services for a child with autism can feel overwhelming. Between IEP meetings, therapy recommendations, behavioral supports, and program options, families often have more questions than answers. At Harbor School in Eatontown, NJ, we have supported students on the autism spectrum and their families for over 50 years. ...
Music has a unique ability to reach students in ways that words alone cannot. For children and young adults with special needs, music therapy provides a structured, evidence-based approach to building emotional awareness, self-regulation, and social connection. At Harbor School in Eatontown, NJ, music therapy is an integral part ...
Self-expression is not always a spoken conversation. For many neurodivergent learners, it shows up in choices, movement, sound, art, humor, and the ways they communicate comfort or stress, from subtle cues to big, clear signals. When home becomes a place where expression is welcomed, students often feel safer, more ...
Crisis Prevention and Intervention (CPI) Services Here at Harbor School we maintain a group of staff who have been trained in Non-violent Crisis Intervention through the Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI), an international organization with an excellent reputation for educating staff in safe, respectful and noninvasive methods for managing disruptive ...
Our experience across the spectrum to help our students achieve the best they can be. Harbor School’s day school program provides exemplary educational services year-round to students between 5-21 years of age, regardless of where the student falls on the autism spectrum. With certified teachers, licensed specialists, well-trained paraprofessionals, ...