MOHEGAN LAKE, N.Y., Sept. 24, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Shrub Oak International School, a world-class special education boarding and day school serving an international population of young adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), is opening its doors for the first time this week.
This enterprising institution has been designed as an oasis for an under-served community unlike any other available anywhere. The Shrub Oak inaugural class, some of which arrived on campus on Saturday, September 22, will be greeted by highly-trained professionals catering to their personalized needs, hosted in brand new, state-of-the-art facilities spread across 127 acres of pristine grounds and farmland.
- Families are drawn to Shrub Oak for its clinical approach to education. The school has adopted a curriculum and a way of life for its community, created by the nation's leading experts in autism education, which will provide students with hands-on, round-the-clock care exceeding what can be accomplished within standard academic hours.
- The Shrub Oak campus was designed to include open, airy facilities that provide students with peace of mind. This tech-infused campus was devised for sensory experiences, and its extensive grounds, just an hour from New York City, offer students ample opportunity to incorporate nature into their education and wellness routines.
- Staff includes full-time occupational therapists, speech and language pathologists, doctoral-level clinical and school psychologists, social workers, physical therapists and Nordoff–Robbins-trained music therapists.
- Classes officially begin on September 24.
"We're ready to open our doors to provide an educational experience that will raise the benchmark for programs for students with autism," said Dianne Zager, Co-Head of School and Head of Education at Shrub Oak International School. "Our transdisciplinary team of faculty and staff is committed to building a safe, comfortable and dynamic community in which our students will learn and grow. We fully expect to improve education outcomes for students on the spectrum, most especially in the areas of transition and independent living."
About Shrub Oak International School
Shrub Oak International School is a world-class, private, special education boarding and day school preparing students for independent adult life and employment. Serving the sophisticated needs of an international co-ed population of young adults on the Autism Spectrum, the school's innovative relationship-based program is grounded in evidence-based principles that build on each student's specific needs and interests. Shrub Oak's facility is set on 127 acres of farmland where students can learn everyday living skills in a natural environment. The campus will integrate nature, agriculture and cutting-edge technology to provide students with a sensory experience that is unmatched by any special education boarding school in the world. Its working farm includes livestock and crops set against a backdrop of open fields and wooded trails. The building will include a modern gym, a restaurant-quality kitchen and dining facility, modern common rooms for socializing, state-of-the art classrooms, career-training services, a well-appointed student hub, and well-designed dormitories. The space will also feature an indoor pool, equestrian stable, an open space for robotic development and learning, specialized art studios, theater, and gym.
SOURCE Shrub Oak International School
Share this article