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The Highlands School exists to identify and serve children who have the potential for average or above average achievement; ages five (5) and older (grades K-8) who are struggling to learn by conventional methods and who manifest difficulties in one or more areas of skill development. These areas include: language - receptive (auditory processing) and expressive (communication); reading and spelling; perceptual motor integration (writing/copying tasks); organization; study; and social skills.

Applied Behavior Analysis, or ABA, applies the understanding of behaviors–how they work, how they are impacted by the environment around them, how they change–to real situations, with the aim of increasing constructive behaviors and decreasing the actions that negatively impact learning and growth. ABA therapies and interventions help children develop their ability to communicate, increase their ability to focus, concentrate and follow directions, and improve their social skills. In short, ABA practitioners help children work towards meaningful behavioral goals to improve the quality of life for both the children and their families.

The HSC Pediatric Center is a children's specialty hospital in Washington; DC; that services children from infancy through age 21. We provide easy access to a range of family-centered medical and therapy services to meet your child’s needs. We also provide care for children who are leaving a traditional hospital and aren’t quite ready to be cared for at home. Our rehabilitation therapists incorporate activities into each child's routine regardless of the challenges of their medical condition. HSC cares for children as individuals and develops individually designed therapy programs. These programs focus on maximizing each child's physical; cognitive and social abilities.

Kids in Action is a free adaptive community program for children and young adults with special and complex health care needs and their families in the DMV. Check out our events calendar here: www.facebook.com/hsckidsinaction/events Mission To support children and young adults with special healthcare needs and their families to lead a healthy, active, and social lifestyle as independently as possible through adaptive sports, social events, and recreational activities. To educate, enlighten, and empower community businesses, volunteers, and students ensuring an adaptive, diverse, inclusive, fun, and safe world for our children and young adults. Vision To enhance and impact the lives of kids with special and complex health care needs by educating our community one event at a time.

The Human Development Center (HDC); established in 1987; is dedicated to serving the community by providing comprehensive psychological services. Our staff consists of Licensed Psychologists; Licensed Clinical Professional Counselors and Psychology Associates. The Psychology Associates work under the direct supervision of Licensed Psychologists.