Can my child be considered for admission if I live outside Pennsylvania?
Yes. Melmark accepts referrals from throughout the U.S. as well as internationally.
If my child is school age and I do not have a referral from the
school system, can I still begin the admission process?
Yes. Melmark welcomes all inquiries. Families are always welcome to visit
the campus. If necessary, Melmark admissions staff will help explain the
referral process. Contact the Director of Admissions to discuss this process and/or to schedule your visit.
Do you have immediate openings?
Children are admitted throughout the year. The admissions department maintains
a waiting list and fills openings depending upon the availability of space
within each program and appropriate residential options, if necessary.
How do you handle admissions when an individual requires crisis
placement?
Openings can be made available for crisis situations depending upon the
needs of the child seeking placement.
Who funds placement?
Among possible funding sources for children are school districts. Please
contact the Director of Admissions for specifics regarding your funding
options.
What are the ages that Melmark accepts for its different programs?
Melmark accepts students 5 to 21 years old for the school program.
Once my family member is accepted for placement, how long will
it be before he/she will be admitted?
Melmark tries to make each admission a smooth transition for the child
as well as the family. Depending upon receipt of all necessary documents,
funding commitment, and the need for transitional visits, the period from
acceptance to admission is relatively short.
What teaching methods do you utilize?
The Melmark School incorporates the use of applied behavior analysis (ABA)
into a 24-hour learning model. In addition,
students receive comprehensive services that include physical, occupational,
and speech therapies, and 24-hour medical services.
Is your program year round?
Yes. Melmark maintains year-round programs for children.
Is there a summer program?
Current Melmark students participate in a 6-week extended school year
program (ESY) throughout the summer.
What is the staff-to-consumer ratio?
Melmark maintains a high staff-to-consumer ratio. Ratios vary across campus
depending upon the needs of the child.
Do you provide transportation to and from your day programs?
Children enrolled in the school program obtain transportation from their
school districts.
Does Melmark provide services within a child’s school district?
Yes, Melmark Consultation Services, a multi-disciplinary staff of experienced
professionals, is uniquely positioned to offer individualized functional
assessment and treatment planning, as well as staff and parent training.
We extend services to public and private schools, human service agencies,
parents, and professionals who serve children with developmental disabilities
and/or behavior disorders.
What outpatient services does Melmark provide?
The Melmark Center for Adaptive Behavior provides assessments
and treatment recommendations for children with significant problems at
school and home. The center serves children from primarily 4 to 14 years
of age. Referral concerns include aggression, destruction, disruption,
non-compliance, self-injury, and tantrums.
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