Reed Academy

Our Story

Reed Academy serves boys with a variety of learning levels and neurological, intellectual, developmental, and mental health diagnoses such as:

• Autism Spectrum Disorders/Aspergers/PDD
• Behavioral/Oppositional Defiant Disorders
• Learning Challenges/Disorders.
• Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorders
• Mood and/or Bi-Polar Disorder, Depression
• Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
• Tourette’s Syndrome

THERAPY - Students meet weekly with highly-qualified and experienced family therapist individually and several times a week in group therapy. Weekly meetings with parents and guardians are required.

MEDICATIONS - Students at Reed maintain their own doctors, however we have a registered nurse practitioner on staff as well as a consulting psychiatrist to ensure that the medical portion of each child’s treatment plan is followed and monitored closely.

ACADEMICS - Reed Academy’s academic program is based on each child’s Individual Educational Plan while also following the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks and the Common Core.

• Small class sizes of 4/5 students to one certified special education teacher, ensure that the behavioral and educational needs of each student are always met with care and compassion.

• Our small, home-like program, allows for the strengthening of adaptive daily living skills and social skill development to be constant areas of focus.

• Extra hours in the afternoon are dedicated to training in appropriate independent play and structured socializing.

• The longer school day is academically enriched and offers many activities such as homework help, watercolor class, cooking, reading clubs, social thinking/pragmatics class, and outdoor physical activity.

EXTENDED YEAR SERVICES - Students love our summer program as it offers all of the fun and excitement of a traditional summer camp with activities such as swimming, fishing, Wheelock Family Theater workshops, and outdoor sports.

• The academic enriched, yet camp-like, program helps to maintain structure and prevent significant regression that may occur during summer months.

• Summer openings are available to all surrounding towns and welcomes students who would like to exclusively attend the ESY portion of our program.
CALL TODAY - We encourage those seeking a program for students with an extended year IEP to visit our program and see all of the wonderful things we have to offer!
- 508-877-1222
- [email protected]

ASSESSMENTS - Reed Academy works with school districts, families, and agencies to provide 45 day Extended Evaluations as needed for those having trouble accessing the curriculum in their current school setting.

• Students are integrated into our academic program while accessing therapeutic support and behavioral strategies.

• At the conclusion of the Extended Evaluation, Reed staff will work with the parents and funding town to discuss appropriate interventions, treatment, and placement.

Our belief is that a strong connection between the students and staff can allow for the greatest growth.

Our staff is committed to making each student and their families feel safe, understood, heard, respected and valued.