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[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:They offered no support for my ADHD child.

SAES does not claim to be a school for a special needs child, and it is not one. Several posters here have observed that SAES has become more academically rigorous over the past 10-15 years.

So I am not surprised that there were no special supports provided. There are other schools which do provide more supports or even full supports for such children. One might want to look into those school options. Special Needs forum is more likely than Private Schools forum to offer helpful advice on which schools provide support for an ADHD student.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:They offered no support for my ADHD child.

SAES does not claim to be a school for a special needs child, and it is not one. Several posters here have observed that SAES has become more academically rigorous over the past 10-15 years.

So I am not surprised that there were no special supports provided. There are other schools which do provide more supports or even full supports for such children. One might want to look into those school options. Special Needs forum is more likely than Private Schools forum to offer helpful advice on which schools provide support for an ADHD student.

In our experience this is true. Our DC started at SAES but within a year it was clear it was not a good fit. Our challenge was we were fully transparent with SAES about our DC’s strengths and challenges throughout the admissions process and we were assured the school would be a strong fit. However, once there we quickly became aware that SAES both did not understand our child or own up to the school’s significant limitations. It is a wonderful school for a neurotypical child, but student with any form of learning difference, even if intelligent and capable, will not be adequately supported or set up to succeed.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:They offered no support for my ADHD child.

SAES does not claim to be a school for a special needs child, and it is not one. Several posters here have observed that SAES has become more academically rigorous over the past 10-15 years.

So I am not surprised that there were no special supports provided. There are other schools which do provide more supports or even full supports for such children. One might want to look into those school options. Special Needs forum is more likely than Private Schools forum to offer helpful advice on which schools provide support for an ADHD student.

In our experience this is true. Our DC started at SAES but within a year it was clear it was not a good fit. Our challenge was we were fully transparent with SAES about our DC’s strengths and challenges throughout the admissions process and we were assured the school would be a strong fit. However, once there we quickly became aware that SAES both did not understand our child or own up to the school’s significant limitations. It is a wonderful school for a neurotypical child, but student with any form of learning difference, even if intelligent and capable, will not be adequately supported or set up to succeed.

SAES isn't a top school, but they are trying deperately to present themselves as such.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:They offered no support for my ADHD child.

SAES does not claim to be a school for a special needs child, and it is not one. Several posters here have observed that SAES has become more academically rigorous over the past 10-15 years.

So I am not surprised that there were no special supports provided. There are other schools which do provide more supports or even full supports for such children. One might want to look into those school options. Special Needs forum is more likely than Private Schools forum to offer helpful advice on which schools provide support for an ADHD student.

In our experience this is true. Our DC started at SAES but within a year it was clear it was not a good fit. Our challenge was we were fully transparent with SAES about our DC’s strengths and challenges throughout the admissions process and we were assured the school would be a strong fit. However, once there we quickly became aware that SAES both did not understand our child or own up to the school’s significant limitations. It is a wonderful school for a neurotypical child, but student with any form of learning difference, even if intelligent and capable, will not be adequately supported or set up to succeed.

SAES isn't a top school, but they are trying deperately to present themselves as such.

What do you mean?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:They offered no support for my ADHD child.

SAES does not claim to be a school for a special needs child, and it is not one. Several posters here have observed that SAES has become more academically rigorous over the past 10-15 years.

So I am not surprised that there were no special supports provided. There are other schools which do provide more supports or even full supports for such children. One might want to look into those school options. Special Needs forum is more likely than Private Schools forum to offer helpful advice on which schools provide support for an ADHD student.

In our experience this is true. Our DC started at SAES but within a year it was clear it was not a good fit. Our challenge was we were fully transparent with SAES about our DC’s strengths and challenges throughout the admissions process and we were assured the school would be a strong fit. However, once there we quickly became aware that SAES both did not understand our child or own up to the school’s significant limitations. It is a wonderful school for a neurotypical child, but student with any form of learning difference, even if intelligent and capable, will not be adequately supported or set up to succeed.

SAES isn't a top school, but they are trying desperately to present themselves as such.

They are a good school, but not a top 10. They go on about the CTTL as if it places them in national rankings.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:They offered no support for my ADHD child.

SAES does not claim to be a school for a special needs child, and it is not one. Several posters here have observed that SAES has become more academically rigorous over the past 10-15 years.

So I am not surprised that there were no special supports provided. There are other schools which do provide more supports or even full supports for such children. One might want to look into those school options. Special Needs forum is more likely than Private Schools forum to offer helpful advice on which schools provide support for an ADHD student.

ADHD is far from special needs. The top 5 schools make standard ADHD accommodations. In our experience, SAES didn't even offer that. The teachers seemed overwhelmed with 20 students per class. The older teachers were stuck in their ways, and the newer teachers were inexperienced. We moved our daughter to Madeira. She is excelling there. The teachers are in a completely different league.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:They offered no support for my ADHD child.

SAES does not claim to be a school for a special needs child, and it is not one. Several posters here have observed that SAES has become more academically rigorous over the past 10-15 years.

So I am not surprised that there were no special supports provided. There are other schools which do provide more supports or even full supports for such children. One might want to look into those school options. Special Needs forum is more likely than Private Schools forum to offer helpful advice on which schools provide support for an ADHD student.

ADHD is far from special needs. The top 5 schools make standard ADHD accommodations. In our experience, SAES didn't even offer that. The teachers seemed overwhelmed with 20 students per class. The older teachers were stuck in their ways, and the newer teachers were inexperienced. We moved our daughter to Madeira. She is excelling there. The teachers are in a completely different league.

You showed documentation that your child needed support and it was refused? I’m surprised by this.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:They offered no support for my ADHD child.

SAES does not claim to be a school for a special needs child, and it is not one. Several posters here have observed that SAES has become more academically rigorous over the past 10-15 years.

So I am not surprised that there were no special supports provided. There are other schools which do provide more supports or even full supports for such children. One might want to look into those school options. Special Needs forum is more likely than Private Schools forum to offer helpful advice on which schools provide support for an ADHD student.

ADHD is far from special needs. The top 5 schools make standard ADHD accommodations. In our experience, SAES didn't even offer that. The teachers seemed overwhelmed with 20 students per class. The older teachers were stuck in their ways, and the newer teachers were inexperienced. We moved our daughter to Madeira. She is excelling there. The teachers are in a completely different league.

Glad you found a better fit for your ADHD daughter. Your SAES experience is the opposite of ours. Our DS received standard ADHD support there after his dx and none of his HS teachers seemed overwhelmed. Also I don’t recall many classes with 20 students. He is excelling in college and still speaks fondly of many teachers and the rigor at SAES. And he had several classmates with more extensive special needs but most of the class was neurotypical from what he said and we observed.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:They offered no support for my ADHD child.

SAES does not claim to be a school for a special needs child, and it is not one. Several posters here have observed that SAES has become more academically rigorous over the past 10-15 years.

So I am not surprised that there were no special supports provided. There are other schools which do provide more supports or even full supports for such children. One might want to look into those school options. Special Needs forum is more likely than Private Schools forum to offer helpful advice on which schools provide support for an ADHD student.

In our experience this is true. Our DC started at SAES but within a year it was clear it was not a good fit. Our challenge was we were fully transparent with SAES about our DC’s strengths and challenges throughout the admissions process and we were assured the school would be a strong fit. However, once there we quickly became aware that SAES both did not understand our child or own up to the school’s significant limitations. It is a wonderful school for a neurotypical child, but student with any form of learning difference, even if intelligent and capable, will not be adequately supported or set up to succeed.

I think you go a little too far here as you are too categorical with your assertion SAES will not adequately support any child with any neuropsychology diagnosis. My DC was diagnosed with inattentive ADHD and other challenges after arriving at SAES in MS. DC has thrived there. However, there were no special services provided in DC’s case other than extra time on tests and an accommodation to be able to type. DC goes in for help with teachers and we do have a tutor help to help in subjects that are more difficult.

[Anonymous]

Do you have any specific examples that you'd be willing to share? My DC is academically capable but would not thrive in a pressure cooker school. DC does however have some executive function challenges (ADHD has been ruled out) and works with an EF tutor so don't expect that kind of support from the school. Is the rigor there if the child seeks it out?

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:They offered no support for my ADHD child.

SAES does not claim to be a school for a special needs child, and it is not one. Several posters here have observed that SAES has become more academically rigorous over the past 10-15 years.

So I am not surprised that there were no special supports provided. There are other schools which do provide more supports or even full supports for such children. One might want to look into those school options. Special Needs forum is more likely than Private Schools forum to offer helpful advice on which schools provide support for an ADHD student.

In our experience this is true. Our DC started at SAES but within a year it was clear it was not a good fit. Our challenge was we were fully transparent with SAES about our DC’s strengths and challenges throughout the admissions process and we were assured the school would be a strong fit. However, once there we quickly became aware that SAES both did not understand our child or own up to the school’s significant limitations. It is a wonderful school for a neurotypical child, but student with any form of learning difference, even if intelligent and capable, will not be adequately supported or set up to succeed.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:
Do you have any specific examples that you'd be willing to share? My DC is academically capable but would not thrive in a pressure cooker school. DC does however have some executive function challenges (ADHD has been ruled out) and works with an EF tutor so don't expect that kind of support from the school. Is the rigor there if the child seeks it out?

PP here, there is absolutely rigor, if a high school student seeks it out.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:
Do you have any specific examples that you'd be willing to share? My DC is academically capable but would not thrive in a pressure cooker school. DC does however have some executive function challenges (ADHD has been ruled out) and works with an EF tutor so don't expect that kind of support from the school. Is the rigor there if the child seeks it out?

PP here, there is absolutely rigor, if a high school student seeks it out.

If you have low expectations and don't expect support from the school, you may be happy.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:
Do you have any specific examples that you'd be willing to share? My DC is academically capable but would not thrive in a pressure cooker school. DC does however have some executive function challenges (ADHD has been ruled out) and works with an EF tutor so don't expect that kind of support from the school. Is the rigor there if the child seeks it out?

PP here, there is absolutely rigor, if a high school student seeks it out.

If you have low expectations and don't expect support from the school, you may be happy.

I don’t know if this is a parent or a student, but I hope you can move on. It didn’t work out for you. No one school can work for every student out there. Your need to troll is relentless and is sad.

[Anonymous]

Exactly. Please get therapy and leave the school alone.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Exactly. Please get therapy and leave the school alone.

Agree 100%