Recommendations for an inclusive, typical private school for special needs child

[Anonymous]

Answering question of 9:57 -- It was Lowell, but I am sure the same can be said for some other schools. No one ever wants to talk about it due to a perceived stigma. I think it is a tough sell if you go into the school suggesting the need for another person in the class. But if you can get into the school and then the need is apparaent, you may be able to argue for it if the school wants you there -- that depends on the child, the family, and also on other children in the class and what their need are. Schools can treat the same child differently if he's one of two that need some support, than if he'd be the 4th that needs support in a given class. That's probably also relevant to initial admissions decissions wholly apart from the shadow issue. Of course, I agree it is very expensive and just not an optoin for most families regardless of the school's views.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Answering question of 9:57 -- It was Lowell, but I am sure the same can be said for some other schools. No one ever wants to talk about it due to a perceived stigma. I think it is a tough sell if you go into the school suggesting the need for another person in the class. But if you can get into the school and then the need is apparaent, you may be able to argue for it if the school wants you there -- that depends on the child, the family, and also on other children in the class and what their need are. Schools can treat the same child differently if he's one of two that need some support, than if he'd be the 4th that needs support in a given class. That's probably also relevant to initial admissions decissions wholly apart from the shadow issue. Of course, I agree it is very expensive and just not an optoin for most families regardless of the school's views.

May I ask, what has your experience been at Lowell? Does your child have a shadow there?

[Anonymous]

What do you think of maddux ? For children with speech delay ? And auditory processing disorder do they give good attention ?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Does anyone have any experience with St. Andrew's or WES??

WES was horrible for my special needs DS. We left the school.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:FWIW -- our DC had needs that sound similar to what OP describes. We opted for Katherine Thomas School for k-1, then switched to mainstream private with no extra supports for 2d grade. Although there were some kids at KTS with more severe speech / LDneeds, some of those same kids were not only socially typical but even socially gifted so to speak. You can also get some further typical kid support from outside activities at that age (religious school, sports, art programs, whatever the interest). Academically, our DC entered 2d grade at or above many of the kids who had been mainstreamed throughout -- the small classes and attention at that level worked.

Can u please tell me your feedback of kts did you see a change
In your child ?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Does anyone have any experience with St. Andrew's or WES??

WES was horrible for my special needs DS. We left the school.

Would you be comfortable sharing mire about your experience an your child's needs? Thanks! We are looking there for my son with HFA, who has some attention, motor and social needs.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:What do you think of maddux ? For children with speech delay ? And auditory processing disorder do they give good attention ?

Maddux is amazing! This is our fourth year, and my child's processing was a huge challenge three years ago. He has made amazing progress with all challenges!!!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Does anyone have any experience with St. Andrew's or WES??

WES was horrible for my special needs DS. We left the school.

We left St Andrews, lower school, after a bad fit too. They talk the talk, but have no idea how to address special needs. They shamed my adhd child, looked to us to provide solutions, the learning specialist was completely incompetent and staff are not trained to deal with anything beyond the norm. Would not recommend for lower school. Have 2 friend's who have upper school kids there who are thriving with adhd and asd.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Does anyone have any experience with St. Andrew's or WES??

WES was horrible for my special needs DS. We left the school.

We left St Andrews, lower school, after a bad fit too. They talk the talk, but have no idea how to address special needs. They shamed my adhd child, looked to us to provide solutions, the learning specialist was completely incompetent and staff are not trained to deal with anything beyond the norm. Would not recommend for lower school. Have 2 friend's who have upper school kids there who are thriving with adhd and asd.

Where did you go!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Does anyone have any experience with St. Andrew's or WES??

WES was horrible for my special needs DS. We left the school.

We left St Andrews, lower school, after a bad fit too. They talk the talk, but have no idea how to address special needs. They shamed my adhd child, looked to us to provide solutions, the learning specialist was completely incompetent and staff are not trained to deal with anything beyond the norm. Would not recommend for lower school. Have 2 friend's who have upper school kids there who are thriving with adhd and asd.

Where did you go!

Meant a question mark, obvs.

[Anonymous]

New PP. Our child was shamed at WES too. Depending on issue and age and where you live try: Lab, Diener, McLean, Maddux, Lowell, Flinthill, Commonwealth Academy

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Does anyone have any experience with St. Andrew's or WES??

WES was horrible for my special needs DS. We left the school.

We left St Andrews, lower school, after a bad fit too. They talk the talk, but have no idea how to address special needs. They shamed my adhd child, looked to us to provide solutions, the learning specialist was completely incompetent and staff are not trained to deal with anything beyond the norm. Would not recommend for lower school. Have 2 friend's who have upper school kids there who are thriving with adhd and asd.

Where did you go!

Maddux.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Does anyone have any experience with St. Andrew's or WES??

WES was horrible for my special needs DS. We left the school.

We left St Andrews, lower school, after a bad fit too. They talk the talk, but have no idea how to address special needs. They shamed my adhd child, looked to us to provide solutions, the learning specialist was completely incompetent and staff are not trained to deal with anything beyond the norm. Would not recommend for lower school. Have 2 friend's who have upper school kids there who are thriving with adhd and asd.

Where did you go!

Oops. Pressed send too soon. Maddux is a really great, nurturing, flexibe, engaging emvironment for dc and my family. Very concerned about where next will be after 2nd grade. Anyone want to start a school to fit our kid's needs and talents?

[Anonymous]

yes, i wish there were a few more options for schools.