Abi’s Place is a family-oriented, non-profit school for children with moderate to severe developmental disabilities. We use a functional life skills curriculum to teach our children to express themselves, interact with others, explore their environment, and perform daily living skills. Our school creates a smaller world for exceptional children in order to prepare them for the bigger world ahead.
Abi’s Place is a 501(c)3 school serving 3-12 year old children with mental and physical disabilities. Upon entry into our program, each child is thoroughly evaluated to identify his strengths and areas of need. This evaluation, along with the parents’ desires for their child, helps us to write a Personalized Education Plan (PEP) that contains uniquely-tailored annual goals. Each child is then assigned to a teacher who we feel will best meet his/her needs. One hour each of individualized physical, occupational, and speech-language therapy is provided to our children weekly.
Our school is a fun, energetic place that will embrace your child and your family. Our functional life skills curriculum is based on monthly themes. This allows us to keep learning interesting by introducing new vocabulary, activities, and music each month. The daily schedule, however, remains the same to provide our children with the consistency that allows them to thrive. We use research-based strategies to teach our children, including positive behavioral modification techniques. Our team of professionals collaborates on a daily basis to provide your child with the best possible educational and therapeutic services.
Families are always encouraged to participate, observe and/or volunteer. Danielle Zimmerman, the school’s founder, is a parent of a child with special needs and understands the importance of education and independence for your child. We are here for you and your child, and we are eager to make a difference in your lives. We have created a school where children, regardless of the mental and physical disabilities, could Live, Laugh and Learn!
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Guidecraft is a proud supporter of Abis Place and the fine work that they do with some very special kids. Now is your chance to help. From Oct 27, 2010 to December 15, 2010, Guidecraft will donate $1 dollar in products for every new “friend” that we gain on our Facebook page. Our current “friend” count is 2349. For every new friend over that number we will donate $1 dollar in products to Abis Place with a minimum of $500.00
What a great way to donate much needed educational toys and supplies to a well-deserving cause. It’s painless and only takes a few seconds for you to invite your friends to help. Please join Guidecraft today in continuing our support of Abis Place.
