Who We Are

The Augmentative Learning and Movement Center’s (ALMC) staff of experienced professionals is dedicated to developing, implementing and supporting comprehensive educational, medical and therapeutic interventions. Our shared commitment drawn from experience in special education has led to the development of our team at the ALMC.

We have 3 locations serving Vermont in Morrisville, Enosburg, and Williston.

Our staff includes:	Educators Special Educators Applied Behavior Analysts (Positive Behavior Support) Speech and Language Pathologists Occupational Therapists Medical support by a Child Psychiatrist and Pediatrician
The ALMC staff believes programs for children with developmental disabilities must be:	Comprehensive and collaborative Therapeutic programs that are evidence based Based on individual programs that reflect each student’s learning abilities and skill levels Goal-driven by data collection and on-going monitoring Practical and functional for the purpose of achieving life generalization of skills Professionally accountable for ALMC programs

The ALMC provides educational and therapeutic services as well as behavioral medicine for individuals with developmental disabilities with a special focus on Autism. We work mostly in local school districts as well as at our specially-equipped and staffed schools.

Basic Operating Principles

• ALMC considers it a privilege to be chosen to provide services to schools, students and parents. We appreciate and respect the trust and confidence inherent in committing such resources.  We are devoted to delivering high quality and effective programs with an emphasis on increasing local capacity.
• ALMC is committed to accountability in professionalism, programs, and progress using collaborative processes, current best practices and data-driven decision making.
• ALMC strives to create respectful partnerships with schools, families and outside agencies by engaging in open and honest communication with all partners.
• ALMC approaches all services with embedded educational and therapeutic methods delivered in an integrated educational setting. Individualized treatment plans (Academic Support Plans) are based on student profiles, school-team input and data indications.  Programs are developed collaboratively with all disciplines represented, and related services supports embedded into the day-to-day programming.

ALMC Behavioral Medical Component

As a part of our ongoing commitment to make our programs for children with developmental disabilities more comprehensive, the ALMC includes the services of medical practitioners, Dr. Dan Larrow and Dr. Jeanne Greenblatt.

Dr. Larrow is a pediatrician with an interest in behavioral medicine. Dr. Greenblatt is a child psychiatrist who specializes in developmental disabilities. Both will assist the team in the development of educational and therapeutic programs. Their services can be accessed in local schools and the behavioral medical offices in Williston.

They bring their medical perspective and years of practical experience to our existing team of educators, special educators, applied behavior analysts, speech and language pathologists and occupational therapists.

The addition of Dr. Larrow and Dr. Greenblatt allows the ALMC to develop: Comprehensive programs which incorporate the understanding of complex medical issues and the role medical issues play in the education and therapeutic curriculum. Comprehensive evaluations On-going active involvement with the local school and local medical team The option of medical management of medications and the role that medication has or does not have in program implementation.