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[quote=Anonymous]Not all special needs kids are created equally.  Some are mentally capable and have no problem with academics, but instead have physical problems which make the more mundane day-to-day things a challenge, and they need help there.  Some have a spectrum of mental issues, however even there there are divergences, high-functioning kids, like those with Aspergers can excel academically including going on to college and graduate school given the right environment - whereas others might never be able to perform academically beyond an elementary-school level even in the best possible environment.

Basis says right up front what their expectations are - that students advance by passing comprehensive exams, that students are expected to take AP courses (and pass them to continue advancing).

I think there are some special needs students (those who may have some issues but who are academically capable) who would do just fine at a school like Basis, and others where it clearly would not be a good fit.  And that's the choice left to parents, just as the choice exists to send students to St. Coletta if that's a good fit for their special needs student.[/quote]

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