Eleven Fall and Winter Activities for Children with Special Needs
By Madison Gould, Academic Behavior Support Staff, Holli Waldon, Academic Behavior Support Staff, Elisabeth Furlong, Registered Behavior Technician, and Doreen Cofie, Operations Manager. As the leaves change color and winter approaches, families with children who have special needs may be wondering how to keep their little ones engaged and active during the fall and […]
Ohio Schools Participate in Bullying Prevention Spirit Week
Creating a safe and inclusive environment for students is at the heart of our mission. To further this commitment, New Story Schools and Applied Behavioral Services organized a Bullying Prevention Spirit Week this October, National Bullying Awareness Month, to unite and uplift staff and students across their eight Ohio locations. The spirit week was filled […]
Six Ways to Implement Positive Behavior Interventions
Dr. Jill Blanchard is Senior Vice President of Operations in Ohio where she leads New Story Schools and Applied Behavioral Services. It is commonly accepted that having established routines and expectations makes all the difference in classroom management. But what about those students who continue to cause disruptions and have a difficult time adhering to […]
Preparing Your Student for Post-High School Life
Graduating high school is a huge accomplishment often associated with pride, excitement, and endless possibilities for what the future could hold. For students with disabilities and their families, thoughts of graduating high school can often be accompanied by fear, anxiety, and unknowns. Whether your child is on the path towards supported employment, competitive employment, post-secondary […]
Tackling Transition: A Focus on Your Teen’s Upcoming Years
Applied Behavioral Services is proud to offer transition services that prepare students for post-high school life. The Transitions Program focuses on transition skills needed to increase the student’s independence beyond high school, focusing on Section 5 of the Individualized Education Plan (IEP). Goals of the program include increasing the student’s ability to gain employment and […]