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What are the diagnoses of students who attend League School?
The League School’s programs are designed specifically for students with autism spectrum disorder, including pervasive developmental disorder (PDD), high-functioning autism, nonverbal learning disorder or Asperger’s syndrome. The students who attend League have a wide range of skills, including those in basic life-skill training and those who have passed the 10th grade MCAS and are continuing onto college courses. Therefore, the school offers a variety of programs focusing on daily living skills, functional academics as well content-area academics to meet their varying needs and abilities.
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How many students attend the League School?
There are between 85-95 students who attend the League School. The residential program has the capacity to house 20 students. The school is licensed to educate students from ages 3 to 22.
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Where are the students from?
The League School provides services to students from all over Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Our residential program also enrolls student from out-of-state as well as international students.
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How do the students get to school?
Transportation is the responsibility of the student’s home school district. League School does not transport students unless they live in our residences.
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Does the League School have a waiting list?
The League School has a rolling admissions policy. Students can be accepted throughout the year depending on appropriate openings in the school. If a program is at capacity, the school may create a waiting list for openings in that program.
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Is the League School an ABA (Applied Behavioral Analysis) program?
No. The League School is not an ABA program; however, depending on the needs of an individual student, there may be some programs within the school that apply the concepts of ABA. The League School uses an eclectic approach whose primary focus is on the social and emotional needs of the student. Each child has academic, occupational therapy, communication and behavior programs that are adjusted and individualized to a student's specific needs. We combine a variety of teaching methods to create the best learning environment for each student.
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How is acceptance and placement at the League School determined?
The League School Intake Team determines acceptance into the school. It is important that the student demonstrate the ability to make progress in a 4:1 ratio.
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Does League School have an inclusion program with typical peers?
Although many League School activities take place in the local community, the school does not have an inclusion program with typical peers at this time.
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