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  2. Dan works on a toy for Preschool in the agency's Adapted Workshop.
    Dan works on a toy for Preschool in the Agency's Adapted Workshop.
  3. Tom observes Spirit's fine motor skills as part of a physical therapy exercise.
    Tom observes Spirit's fine motor skills as part of a physical therapy exercise.
  4. Nathan loves music therapy with April.
    Nathan loves music therapy with April.
  5. Mariah enjoys the vibrations of the hand-held drum.
    Mariah enjoys the vibrations of the hand-held drum.
  6. Weurld gets some help from Laurie with picking the student who gets the next turn in music.
    Weurld gets some help from Laurie with picking the student who gets the next turn in music.
  7. Julie uses a photo cue to prompt Canai.
    Julie uses a photo cue to prompt Canai.
  8. Sage points to the next letter during an alphabet exercise.
    Sage points to the next letter during an alphabet exercise.
  9. Jonah makes a choice using his Dynavox communication system.
    Jonah makes a choice using his Dynavox communication system.
  10. Jasmin's smile wins the hearts of all staff members.
    Jasmin's smile wins the hearts of all staff members.
  11. Celina and Jill help meet Ryan's sensory needs through the use of a "body sock."
    Celina and Jill help meet Ryan's sensory needs through the use of a body sock.
  12. Cameron and Daniel make some noise on the giant drum in music.
    Cameron and Daniel make some noise on the giant drum in music.
  13. Music therapy class is a blast for Kristy, Holly and Laurie.
    Music therapy class is a blast for Kristy, Holly and Laurie.
  14. Albert relaxes with the bubble tube in the Snoezelen Sensory Room.
    Albert relaxes with the bubble tube in the Snoezelen Sensory Room.
  15. Joshua shares a story with The Cat in the Hat during library time.
    Joshua shares a story with The Cat in the Hat during library time.
  16. Ricardo gets a helping hand from Randi during physical therapy.
    Ricardo gets a helping hand from Randi during physical therapy.
  17. Angel and Pat have a good laugh while playing with the parachute.
    Angel and Pat have a good laugh while playing with the parachute.
  18. Luis and Ashley play an adapted version of dodge ball during gym class.
    Luis and Ashley play an adapted version of dodge ball during gym class.
  19. Agency president Paul Scott visits with Nathan in the atrium.
    Agency president Paul Scott visits with Nathan in the atrium.
  20. It's good vibrations for Daniel as he drums in music class.
    It's good vibrations for Daniel as he drums in music class.
  21. Ricardo relaxes on the swing in the motor therapy suite.
    Ricardo relaxes on the swing in the motor therapy suite.
  22. Tom is a driving force as Mercedes goes for a short ride during physical therapy.
    Tom is a driving force as Mercedes goes for a short ride during physical therapy.
  23. Jacob and Katrina celebrate the moment.
    Jacob and Katrina celebrate the moment.
  24. The high point of Devin's day is when he walks Katie, one of the Agency's three therapy dogs.
    The high point of Devin's day is when he walks Katie, one of the Agency's three therapy dogs.
  25. Hannah and her teacher, Katrina, pause for a picture in the hallway.
    Hannah and her teacher, Katrina, pause for a picture in the hallway.
  26. Olivia likes to sit and play with the fiber optic spray of lights in the Snoezelen Sensory Room.
    Olivia likes to sit and play with the fiber optic spray of lights in the Snoezelen Sensory Room.
Special thanks to Steven Pfost, Red Ribbon Studios, and Kim McKinzie for these images of Mary Cariola Children's Center.

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Teacher and StudentAt Mary Cariola, our Day Program is the largest service we offer. Our staff—teachers, aides and clinicians—support nearly 550 children and young adults annually who range in age from birth to 21 years old. More about our programs

Meet the Children

Todd
Soon after starting at MCCC, Todd began picking up his pacifier and putting it in his mouth. Today, he responds to people, self-feeds, and can sit up unassisted.
Meet Todd