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Kennedy Hope Academy
McLean-Franciscan Child and Adolescent Mental Health Programs
Rui Carreiro, MEd, Program Director
Nicole Abenaim, EdM, BCBA, Director of Clinical Services
John Julian, MD, Medical Director
Kennedy Hope Academy (KHA) is a residential school utilizing applied behavior analysis (ABA) and positive behavioral supports (PBS) to provide state-of-the-art treatment to students, ages 5-21, who have severe challenging behaviors, autism spectrum disorders, developmental disabilities, neurological disorders and/or concurrent psychiatric illnesses. KHA offers a year-round specialized education program as well as psychopharmacology, speech and occupational therapy and community-based recreation opportunities.
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The program brings together the long-standing commitment of Franciscan's pediatric rehabilitation specialists and educators, as well as the resources and psychiatric expertise of McLean Hospital. The school is located within Franciscan Hospital (www.franciscanhospital.org) and features onsite outdoor playgrounds, a student computer lab, sensory rooms and access to specialized medical and dental services.
Program Features
- 17-bed residential school
- Newly renovated and enhanced residential and educational space
- Specializes in serving students with severe challenging behaviors including physical aggression and self-injurious behavior
- Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and positive behavioral supports (PBS) model emphasizing Least Restrictive, Most Effective approach
- Interdisciplinary approach including psychopharmacology, medical services, special education, and speech and occupational therapy
- Family services program
- Highly trained staff
- Community-based recreational opportunities
Licensing Approvals:
Residential services are licensed through the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care
www.mass.gov/edu/government/departments-and-boards/department-of-early-education-and-care/
The private school program is approved by the City of Boston School Committee
Franciscan Hospital for Children is licensed by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health
Referrals
For more information on the Kennedy Hope Academy, or to tour our facility, please contact Jonathan Parkhurst, J.D., Director of Educational Admissions at 617-254-3800 ext. 7723, or send an email to info.kha@fhfc.org.
Useful Links
- Behavior Analyst Certification Board
www.bacb.com - Association for Behavior Analysis International
www.abainternational.org - Asperger's Association of New England
www.aane.org
