Kindergarten for boy with Mild Social Skills/Attention needs
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We are located in N. Arlington. We are looking for a Kindergarten for our son with some mild social skills and pragmatic challenges. He also has some anxiety and attention issues, but not formally diagnosed with anything. He has been in OT/speech/social skills for some time. We did hold him back this year due to his late August birthday.
We are thinking of private schools. Any fit the bill? We are touring Mclean School tomorrow. Thanks in advance! |
Anonymous
| Have you considered Country Day School in Mclean--they have a really small K program that is wonderful. It would not help you for first grade and up but you could use that year to work with your son and they could help you with first grade place as well as what are the best schools to help him. Other schools to think about are Lab School which is right over the bridge. Maybe Norwood but it's larger so not sure if that would be overwhelming. That being said Norwood is supposed to be a really sweet place and they have bus service from VA. Good luck! |
Anonymous
A former CDS parent here, and I concur. It is a wonderfully nurturing school that can give your child a gentle start to school. My DS had some developmental delays - very mild - and the school was a great place for him. |
Anonymous
| Maddux School, if you can swing the location. It has been wonderful for my child with a very similar profile. |
Anonymous
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OP here, thanks for your suggestions. Please keep them coming! Any feedback on Diener?
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Anonymous
| You may want to look into the McLean School of Maryland. |
Anonymous
| OP here-We toured the McLean School of Maryland today. I really liked it, but I am concerned that the K class is too small-only 4 kids this year! |
Anonymous
| Washington Episcopal School. |
Anonymous
+1 OT and Speech will be part of the day and is immersed in to the curriculum. Mclean will not include OT and speech. You will pay extra for that. Maddux teachers are really top notch. |
Anonymous
| Try Oakwood. |
Anonymous
+1 |
Anonymous
OP, the year my DS was there in K there were 8 students. Honestly, I would have preferred 4. It was a little to much with that specific grouping IMO. With 4 students it's almost like being home schooled (which I find a plus). In addition, K-2 often do things together (lunch, PE, etc). Tour Maddux as well. I believe their K is a little bigger. Although they only go until 2nd, so you will be looking again in a couple of years. |
Anonymous
| Can anyone recommend the schools which accommodate and fit well for boy with Mild Social Skills/Attention needs? |
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Auburn
Siena (for older kids) Maddux (pre k - 2) |
Anonymous
not for attention needs. |