ABOUT US
OUR SERVICES
The Open Mind Center for Brain and Behavior supports families, schools, and businesses in their quest to create optimal spaces serving a wide demographic of community members.
Home Services
Professionals provide homeschool and tutoring for educational services. Professionals are contracted to develop and implement intervention based services. We collaborate with families, schools, and other specialists to provide individuals with a comprehensive program in their home.
Seasonal Day-Camps
Day camps incorporate therapeutic goals into community activities. Open Mind inclusive community camps are offered in the winter and summer. Open Mind partnership with other camps for staff trainings and placing one to one support for students.
Overnight Camping
Camping can represent a positive growth experience for the whole family. Individuals can share the experiences in a supportive environment for physical, sensory, cognitive, and social/communicative growth. You bring your gear and we'll plan the activities!
Classroom Support
Classroom support can be contracted through the district or privately by the family. Aides provide direct services for students in a public school, private school, charter school or nonpublic school placement. Classroom shadows help differentiate content, track progress, apply accommodations, and facilitate social opportunities.
S.I.B.S
Supported Interactions for Bonding Siblings provides siblings an inclusive opportunity to connect with each other in semi-structured activities. Open Mind hosts monthly meetings for siblings of individuals with special needs to bond and support each other.
The Leadership Program Inclusion Effort
This program provides opportunities for middle school and high school students to get involved with their local community by playing and teaching at a local nonprofit. Community service hours are counted and certifications are awarded to each volunteer.
Friendship Clubs
Groups are facilitated to help build a foundation of friendships. Socialization groups utilize researched principles and curriculums while incorporating individualized emotional regulation strategies. Dyads, playdates, small groups and large groups are planned with thematic units and enrichment-based activities at our site, homes, schools, or community locations.
Family Outings in the Community
Enjoy a fun-filled day at Great America, Happy Hollow, grocery store, friend's birthday parties, etc. Staff will provide prep materials and social stories, they will use visual aids during transitions and implement regulation strategies throughout the activities.
Next Generation
A division of OMCBB focuses on finding or creating meaningful job opportunities for teenagers and adults in their communities. We specialize in supporting young entrepreneurs to launch their dream careers.
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