The Glenholme School is a therapeutic boarding school for young people, ages 10 to 18, diagnosed with Asperger's, ADHD, PDD, OCD, Tourette's, depression, anxiety, and various learning differences. The program provides a treatment milieu designed to build competence socially and academically. Glenholme's learning environment supports and enhances the success of special needs students.
Specializing In:
Arts Programming
Career Exploration
Character Development
Equine Therapy
Executive Functioning Skills
AppliedBehavior Analysis
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The Glenholme School's Summer Program not only captures the essence of summer fun, but also provides a platform for students to learn and practice valuable social skills. Through competition, team development, and skill building activities, young people make new friendships, gain confidence, and learn to respect their fellow campers and staff. By actively participating in a positive and productive environment, students experience a newfound sense of community and belonging.
Glen Ridge is a college and post secondary program directed toward young adults with learning disabilities and Asperger's Syndrome. The Glen Ridge program focuses on developing the skills needed to succeed in college, work environments and social settings. The program encourages and coaches autonomy in a safe, challenging and supportive setting. Glen Ridge is located near a grand selection of community colleges, universities and businesses in beautiful Western Connecticut.
The Glenholme School's esteemed equestrian program provides an optimal environment for students to develop character values, social skills, and a positive self-image.
The Glenholme School provides individualized services that are effective and accountable, and based in positive approaches. The program utilizes principles of Applied Behavior Analysis and Positive Behavior Supports to help students accomplish their goals, and meet their needs in a socially acceptable manner, while building upon each student's unique strengths, talents and interests. These principles provide an extremely effective learning environment for students with Asperger’s.