 Helen
H. Heller Health Center
Many
of the children and adults who attend Holy Childhood have physical
or psychological issues that accompany their developmental
disabilities. The Agency's Helen H. Heller Health Center, addresses these needs.
The Center is certified by the New York State Office of People with Developmental Disabilities as an Article 16
Clinic.
The
Health Center offers comprehensive diagnostic and treatment
services to both the student and adult population of Holy Childhood.
These services include physical examinations, state-mandated
health screenings (including vision, hearing and scoliosis),
emergency first aid, the administration of medications and
illness
assessment.
The Health Center staff also includes occupational therapists
and speech language pathologists who provide services for students
in and out of the classrooms. Participants in the Jimmy W. Wilmot Adult Day Training Program have access to these services as well. A psychologist is on staff
to provide evaluations (as recommended by New York State Education
Law) and counseling for children and adults.
 Staff
of the Children's Program and Health Center work closely together
to
provide a well-rounded program that meets the individual needs
of each student in an optimal setting. Any services not
available at Holy Childhood are often set up and provided through
referral to other community resources by the School's clinicians.
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