Maplebrook School

This is our son, Max's, 2nd year at Maplebrook and he's in 10th grade. Max's social, life, and executive functioning skills have improved tremendously since attending Maplebrook. He is more mature, confident, responsible, independent, and socially appropriate. He also seems to understand and actively practices perspective-taking when it comes to conversations and relationships. Once Max understood it, the RISE (Responsibility Increases Self Esteem) behavior program truly resonated with him, and he was very motivated to earn points and move up levels. The staff helps us to carry over "RISE at Home" goals when Max is home for school breaks. Their support has been invaluable in maintaining Max's progress and preventing regression. Max loves the small classes, interesting electives, amazing recreational activities, and living in a dorm with friends. He always tells us, "I'm never bored at school. There is always someone to hang out with and something to do."The dorm staff works closely with the students to learn life skills and dorm chores. They and Max's staff Mentor are truly partners in parenting for us and we speak/strategize with them regularly. The fact that most of the staff lives in apartments within the dorms helps them truly get to know and understand each student. We intend for Max to stay through Maplebrook's 18-21 program because we have seen how it prepares students for independent living (adulting that even our neurotypical son would benefit from!) and vocational success.

A wonderful place for students who would not have the same opportunities for a well-rounded education in other schools.

After my twin daughters spent a miserable semester at a local community college, we went on a mission to find a program that could support more than just their academic needs. After visiting 8 other programs across the country, we finally found Maplebrook and knew immediately it was the place for our girls. They are currently in their second year at Maplebrook's Institute for Collegiate and Career Studies and we could not be more pleased! With the guidance, structure, nurturing, and supportive atmosphere at Maplebrook, they have blossomed into mature, confident young women excelling in their academics and thriving with their internships, as well as, making life long friends. The staff has been amazing to work with and the program is very fluid and holistic in the way it approaches supporting the needs of each individual student, continuously assessing and constantly tweaking if necessary.

This is our daughter`s 3rd year at The Institute and we`re so pleased with her maturity, independence, and overall growth. We looked at many schools before choosing The Institute. This school seemed more dedicated to the end result of independence and job skills after graduation.