Consulting Psychiatrist M idland is now working with Dr. L. Shampain, child psychiatrist. Dr. Shampain meets regularly with staff and speaks with parents to make suggestions about child management, medication, and psychiatric good health. Community Based Homes M idland will soon be opening their second community-based home, this one in Branchburg. Residents have been selected, furnishings purchased, and staff are being hired. Farmland in Hunterdon County is also being explored for another home option.
Instruction emphasizes the use of an integrated curriculum approach and multi sensory methods.
Phonic, sight word, functional and whole language approaches are used for reading instruction. Traditional math concepts are taught often with adapted worksheets and an emphasis on the practical application of skills. Actual money, bankbooks, checkbooks, etc. are often used for instruction.