The LABBB Program at the Ottoson Middle School in Arlington is designed to meet
the individual needs of students who have autism spectrum disorders, significant cognitive challenges,
and require ongoing behavioral support while allowing the students to be in a public school setting.
The staff, under the supervision of a BCBA, are adept at transforming challenging behaviors.
The curriculum focuses on functional academic skills while accessing the Massachusetts State Frameworks.
Instruction is based upon the principles of Applied Behavioral Analysis
(ABA) and is highly individualized as it is delivered 1:1 or in small groups.
Acquired skills are generalized into social setting, the community,
and prevocational placements as the students get older.
The Ottoson School at large is a very welcoming environment where students
from the general education classrooms partner with LABBB students.
In addition, the students at LABBB Ottoson have access to the extensive programs and activities
of the LABBB recreation department, as their skills of self regulation and independence develop.
The LABBB Program at Chenery Middle School is located in Belmont. It serves students with intensive to moderate special needs. The scholastic focus is based on the provision of small group academic instruction, community recreational and educational events, and school based work opportunities. Students are placed in substantially separate classrooms; however, mainstream opportunities are offered. An integrated therapy model provides speech/language, occupational therapy, physical therapy, counseling, and behavioral consultation. After-school recreational opportunities are available.
John Glenn Middle SchoolThe LABBB Program at John Glenn Middle School is located in Bedford. It serves students with Asperger's Syndrome, non verbal learning disabilities (NVLD) and other neuro-cognitive challenges. The educational focus is based on the development of academic skills, social competencies, and on pragmatic language development. The program fosters the values of independence, responsibility and community awareness in order to prepare for high school and beyond. It uses intensive and individualized instruction in small structured classes. An integrated therapy model provides speech/language, occupational and physical therapies and counseling. After-school opportunities are available.
