Westbrook Preparatory School Opens
New York’s First Residential School for Bright, Yet Fragile, Adolescents with High Functioning Autism, Asperger Syndrome and Related Conditions
Westbrook Preparatory School (download brochure) is the first New York State approved residential secondary school for students with Asperger syndrome, high functioning autism and related conditions who require intensive support in a 12-month boarding school setting.
Westbrook offers a therapeutic, residential experience integrated with an academic program individually attuned to each student’s unique strengths and challenges. We teach these promising students independence while preparing them for post secondary education, employment and life in the community.
At Westbrook, Integrated Best Practice Will Encompass:
- Positive behavior support
- Cognitive behavior therapy
- Social problem solving
- Self monitoring
- Self advocacy
- Innovative curriculum design
- Community integration
- Family support and training
- Intensive transition planning
- Mentoring
“For our kids, there is a small window of oportunity. If we create the kind of school that makes the most of that moment, we can change their lives forever. My son had that experience in Connecticut, now we want to make it available right here on Long Island.” - Maureen Holohan, Parent and Governing Body Member
For more information about Westbrook Preparatory School, please contact:
May-Lynn Andresen, RN, Project Director
e mlandresen@sco.org
t 516.712.5522
Westbrook Preparatory School is located at 231 St. Brigids Lane, Westbury, NY 11590.
