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PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS DIRECTORY ADVERTISING SECTION MATHENY MEDICAL & EDUCATIONAL CENTER P O Box 339, 65 Highland Ave., Peapack, NJ 07977 [phone] www.matheny.org The Matheny Medical and Educational Center is a Special Hospital and Educational Facility for children and adults with medically complex developmental disabilities. The Matheny School is a special education school for children with multiple disabilities, providing academics combined with functional life skills for students, ages 3-21. Please visit our website for more information. NEW BEGINNINGS AND NEW BEGINNINGS ANNEXES 28 Dwight Place, Fairfield, NJ 07004 [phone] [email protected] gramonfamily.com PURESTOCK/GETTY IMAGES/THINKSTOCK THE LEARNING CENTER FOR EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN 199 Scoles Ave., Clifton, NJ [phone] 37 Speer Ave., Clifton, NJ [phone] www.learningcenternj.org For over thirty-five years, The Learning Center for Exceptional Children (LCEC) has been dedicated to providing a unique and individualized educational program for special needs students between the ages of three and twenty-one years. Located at 199 Scoles Ave. in Clifton, New Jersey, LCEC is a New Jersey State Department of Education approved private, non-profit school that meets the needs of students who have been turned away or not been able to succeed in a regular school setting. Based on the philosophy that all students are exceptional and entitled to a special education, each child attending LCEC follows a customized learning plan best suited to his or her individual needs, abilities and interests. In a small, nurturing, and structured classroom environment, LCEC fosters the development of the whole child and is committed to the educational, social, and emotional well-being of its students. LCEC seeks to motivate and foster the development of the whole child by providing a wide variety of learning experiences. In addition to an innovative and individualized academic program, LCEC offers a transitional training program as well as music, art, physical education, and computer technology classes. Furthermore, school-based speech, physical and occupational therapists, as well as social workers and behaviorists, work closely with classroom teachers. Our goal at LCEC is to maximize each student’s potential so that they can interact successfully, productively, and happily in society. Our students, parents and staff work together with trust, mutual respect and courtesy, recognizing that together we can best help our children overcome obstacles, learn and grow. New Beginnings and New Beginnings Annexes are private, state-approved schools which are part of the The Gramon Family of Schools. The programs provide educational and therapeutic services for students in grades PreK-12 and for young adults ages 18 - 21 years. The programs specialize in instruction for students diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other developmental disabilities. Our mission is to provide learning opportunities that enable each student to develop to the fullest extent of his or her ability. New Beginnings is committed to the delivery of a wide variety of academic experiences using an eclectic approach to differentiated, well balanced instruction. NORTH JERSEY ELKS DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AGENCY (NJEDDA) 1481 Main Ave., Clifton, N.J. 07011 T: [phone] FAX: [phone] www.njedda.org [email protected] NJEDDA provides educational and therapeutic services for individuals in our five programs: Toddler and Parent Support (Ages 1-3), Preschool (Ages 3-5), Elementary School (Ages 5-13), High School (Ages 14-21) and Adult Training Center. Children with multiple disabilities are educated in academic and functional skills in our State approved schools. Our professional team of therapists and teachers work together with parents and public school staff on the students’ individual educational plans and help each child to reach their greatest level of independence. We specialize in augmentative communication, mobility and adaptive equipment, community integration and job coaching. Our medical, nursing and social work staff offer clinics, support and consultations so that families have the latest information for their child’s development. Please call or visit our website for more information on how we can help your child grow in a positive learning environment. > SPECIAL PARENT | 2017 EDITION 55