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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My kid's old montessori head of school just sent an email about how we need to let go so our kids can learn--even if it's social challenges or learning math facts.  Except, my kid became super depressed because of their social environment and now has a learning disability diagnosis.  I wish these people could see how ableist their approach is, when they think they are being so inclusive .  OK rant over[/quote]

My kid with HFA did not do well in a Montessori environment.  Montessori teachers encourage learning by gentle social cues. "We're doing X over here in this group. Would you care to join us?"  My kid with HFA always refused. "No, I'm good." There wasn't enough structure and clearly labeled social expectations for him to succeed there. (Academics were fine. He wasn't learning the social stuff that he needed to learn.)

My kid with dyslexia also did not well in the Monetessori environment. He was learning tons of math and science, but he wasn't learning to read. They weren't concerned. He's very bright and dyxlexia runs in my family and I was concerened. We pulled him out and put him in public school. They put him in an RTI reading program and he was reading at grade level by the end of the year, and reading above grade level every year since.

I love the Montessori curriculum and approach. It's great. It's not great for every kid, though. [/quote]

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