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Devereux Connecticut - The Glenholme School - Washington

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Washington, CTGrades K-12 & up to 22

Devereux Connecticut - The Glenholme School is a specialized, independent and co-educational boarding and day school located on 110 acres in Washington, Connecticut. It serves students ages 10 to 22 in grades five through 12+ living with social, emotional and/or academic differences including high-functioning autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, OCD, Tourette syndrome, depression, anxiety and various learning differences. The school provides a comprehensive curriculum for students of all ability levels with individualized supports and accommodations, including for those with IEPs. Clinical services use Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports, Applied Behavior Analysis, trauma-informed care, cognitive behavior therapy and dialectical behavior therapy integrated into daily life. Enrichment offerings, a summer program and transition supports prepare students for post-secondary options. Students may attend as day or boarding students. The Glenholme School is accredited by the Connecticut State Department of Education and the New England Association of Schools and Colleges.

Private special education boarding and day school
Autism
ADHD
OCD

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