Our Students
The Berkshire Center serves a small number of young men and women who benefit from assistance in one or more of the following areas:
- Academics
- Culinary arts
- Apartment skills
- Laundry
- Leisure skills
- Socialization and problem solving
- Career training
These students form a carefully selected mix of individuals who combine to provide an environment where all can grow and develop the skills necessary to become successful and independent.
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The following principles guide all that we do:
- Every individual inherently deserves to be treated with respect and dignity
- Social and emotional growth precedes all other growth
- We serve as a bridge in the understanding of Learning Differences
- The acceptance and understanding of self establishes a foundation on which the individual can build a happy and productive life
- We can develop and teach a curriculum which leads to success in college and future careers
- Healthy environments and strong role models provide the atmosphere for the growth necessary for self-actualization.
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Who we serve:
- Asperger's Syndrome
- Nonverbal Learning Differences
- High-Functioning Autism
- ADHD
- Dyslexia
- Learning Differences
- PDD-NOS
A complete list of admissions criteria can be found on the admissions page
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