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Narrative

With strong encouragement from the MA Department of Developmental Services, we established a habilitation and vocational day program in November 2015. It is the first of its kind in the Merrimack Valley. The program is specifically designed to address the unique needs of adults severely affected by autism and other diagnoses leading to challenging behaviors.

Now known as The Cancro Center for Adult Services, Melmark New England continues to provide an exceptional quality of care utilizing highly trained staff. Applied Behavior Analysis is the clinical model. Our adults continue to learn and demonstrate a variety of skills to meet the demands of an ever-changing workforce. Their skills include, but are not limited to:

• doing maintenance activities to manage office settings and related areas
• office support in medical and dental practices
• food service support at local restaurants
• cashier duties in the Melmark Café
• supporting warehouse distribution centers

Service Types

• Community Based Day Program
• Job Training
• Occupational Therapy
• Physical Therapy
• Skills Training
• Speech Therapy

Program Type

• Vocational

Populations Served

• Asperger's Syndrome
• Autism Spectrum
• Developmental Disability
• Intellectual Disabilities

Ages Served

• 19 - 22
• 23 – 59
• 60 +

Accessibility Features

• Able to serve clients in their wheelchair
• Accessible Parking
• Accessible Restrooms
• Elevators
• Latex Free Environment
• Medical Needs
• Mercury Free Environment
• Near Public Transportation
• Services at Work
• Wheelchair Ramps

Additional Information

• Fees: Free Service
• Licensed By: DDS