
May Center School for Autism and Developmental Disabilities
West Springfield A Program of the May Institute
mayinstitute.org/autism-schools/west-springfield
48 Capital Drive, West Springfield, MA 01089
Admissions Contact
- Bridget Anderson, M.Ed., BCBA
- Executive Director
- 413-785-5462
- maycenterschoolwmass@mayinstitute.org
Primary Approved Populations
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Developmental Disabilities

Day Program

1:1:5 Student:Teacher:Aide Ratio

Age Range Served: 3 - 22
Age At Admission: 3 - 21

222 Days of Daytime Operation

48 Maximum Enrollment

75% - 100% Students Taking MCAS ALT
The May Center School provides day educational services for children and adolescents. Educational programming is based upon the principles of ABA and includes individually-designed instruction, the use of positive reinforcement, teaching in small steps, assessing the function of problem behaviors, and the regular review of data on student performance. Typical goals include communication, social interactions, basic learning skills, independence, and academics. Speech, occupational, and physical therapy are available to students. Vocational and employment training are provided based on individual needs. Ongoing family support and training are also available. The school had large classrooms with small group and larger group instructional areas, an outdoor play space, computer lab, fully functional apartment, school store, nursing offices, gymnasium and meeting rooms.