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Hearing Aid Services
RSD
audiologists regularly monitor students' hearing aids to ensure the
equipment performs at optimum levels. Comprehensive hearing aid trials
with digital hearing aids are routinely offered to provide the
opportunity for students to use more advanced technology. RSD has the
capability of dispensing hearing aids to students.
Medical Services
RSD
medical care is supervised by an attending physician and includes
24-hour nursing care. The nurses are available for a variety of
services including the distribution of medications.
Student Study Team
 Students experiencing learning problems can benefit from a Student Study Team, convened to discuss the issue and suggest remedies. Parents are involved in the process and kept informed of the progress.
Learning Disabilities Support Team
The
Learning Disabilities Support Team is comprised of a psychologist, an
educational evaluator, the director of curriculum, an audiologist, the
director of speech/communication and audiology, and an occupational
therapist. The group gathers information about the student's situation
from the teacher and others, and formulates strategies to help the
student succeed. Teachers who implement these strategies in the
classroom often report dramatic progress.
Counseling
RSD
offers a variety of student counseling services, including one-on-one
services and "Skills-Streaming" within the classroom. In
Skills-Streaming, a counseling team visits a classroom to teach
particular social skills or to remedy a specific behavioral problem.
Mental Health Team
A
Mental Health Team at RSD meets weekly and is composed of experts who
carefully observe students who are having emotional issues or
exhibiting behavioral problems. The team supports the student for as
long as needed.
Behavioral Intervention
When
a student's behavior interferes with his or her learning, RSD develops
a remedial plan compliant with New York State requirements. The
school's behavior management specialist and school psychologist work
with the staff to conduct a Functional Behavioral Analysis and
implement a Behavior Intervention Plan.
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