The Madeline Centre behavioral specialist services provide trained staff who work with children one-on-one in classroom settings. Their purpose is to help at risk children be successful at school.

The goals of this program are:

• Help the child to adjust to classroom setting.
• Monitor child’s behavior and help them to behave responsibly.
• Work with classroom teacher to integrate child into classroom.
• Allay child’s fears and reduce stress level.
• Provide outlets for frustration such as time outs or play time.
• Help child focus on school work and assist when necessary.
• Coordinate services with classroom teacher and principal.
• Communicate with parents to discuss difficulties and reinforce positive changes.