Re: Local systems with great programs for Autism

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-Do you mind me asking what age group your children are in currently?

Thanks

Kiersten

-- In , " Becky " <rwulfe@...> wrote:

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> Hudson City Schools are great - which is why I moved here. All the

schools are inclusive - meaning, they don't put IEP kids in one or two

classes. All classes are diversified as much as possible w/ special

needs, gifted, etc. depending on what the child needs. We have been

here for 3 years and I have been very happy with the IEP teams,

teachers, therapists, etc. Everyone really seems to want to work

together.

>

>

> ----- Original Message -----

> From: TM McKenna

>

> Sent: 2/27/2008 8:46:23 AM

> Subject: Re: [ ] Local systems with great programs for Autism

>

>

> The attached list relates to schools and preschools for children

with autism, which is a great resource. It still leaves a question

that is looming for us: which public school districts provide good

services for children on the spectrum. For instance, in our case, we

want our high functioning daughter to be fully integrated with typical

children, with support (i.e. an aide) as needed. We do not want a

school district to dismiss her as beyond hope, or a school district

that will set her goals and standards so low that she'll never reach

what we think could be her potential. Information related to that

would be most appreciated.

>

>

>

> -----Original Message-----

> From: DMHelmick7@...

> Sent: Feb 26, 2008 8:44 PM

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> Subject: Re: [ ] Local systems with great programs for Autism

>

>

> Hi Kiersten,

>

> Here is a copy of the attachement which has the schools listing from

the site, there's 4 pages. There's 8 schools listed with an

index and description for each All of the schools listed have autism

programs. (That I've heard of).

>

> For her children's age group I would say the Achievement Centers are

among the best as they tend to focus on early intervention with speech

and OT. All of the ACC centers have ST and OTs on site. My son Davey

really thrived with ACC in their home based program when he was just

beginning. (back then it was a pilot program that had been covered by

a grant - We were very fortunate for that). Also, some parents have

replied about their great schools as well. I know loves her

school system.

>

> Anyway, go ahead and download the file and keep a copy at your

office as well and pass on the list to the family in need.

>

> Yours Most Truly, n

>

> In a message dated 2/26/08 1:51:13 PM Eastern Standard Time,

poella@... writes:

>

>

> Hi group!

>

> A parent asked me about the school systems in the area. She is moving

> and wants to contact at least 5 schools that would have great services

> for children on the spectrum. Her children are now 4 and 6 years old.

> If you could include people she could contact, that would be great.

> You can email me @ poella@... if you want to give information

> privately.

>

> Thank you,

> Kiersten

>

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Brecksville/Broadview Hts -- We recently moved back to Ohio and chose the Broadview Hts area for family reasons and have found that the public school was an added bonus. Our son is in first grade, is high functioning and walked into the school as if he'd been there for years...they make it very warm and comfortable for all children. We've been happy with our experience so far and have found that the principal and staff have really worked hard to get to know our son. Hope that helps.

----- Original Message ----From: Becky <rwulfe@...> Sent: Wednesday, February 27, 2008 11:19:38 AMSubject: Re: [ ] Local systems with great programs for Autism

Hudson City Schools are great - which is why I moved here. All the schools are inclusive - meaning, they don't put IEP kids in one or two classes. All classes are diversified as much as possible w/ special needs, gifted, etc. depending on what the child needs. We have been here for 3 years and I have been very happy with the IEP teams, teachers, therapists, etc. Everyone really seems to want to work together.

----- Original Message -----

From: TM McKenna

@group s.com

Sent: 2/27/2008 8:46:23 AM

Subject: Re: [ ] Local systems with great programs for Autism

The attached list relates to schools and preschools for children with autism, which is a great resource. It still leaves a question that is looming for us: which public school districts provide good services for children on the spectrum. For instance, in our case, we want our high functioning daughter to be fully integrated with typical children, with support (i.e. an aide) as needed. We do not want a school district to dismiss her as beyond hope, or a school district that will set her goals and standards so low that she'll never reach what we think could be her potential. Information related to that would be most appreciated.

-----Original Message----- From: DMHelmick7@wmconnec t.com Sent: Feb 26, 2008 8:44 PM @group s.com Subject: Re: [ ] Local systems with great programs for Autism

Hi Kiersten, Here is a copy of the attachement which has the schools listing from the site, there's 4 pages. There's 8 schools listed with an index and description for each All of the schools listed have autism programs. (That I've heard of). For her children's age group I would say the Achievement Centers are among the best as they tend to focus on early intervention with speech and OT. All of the ACC centers have ST and OTs on site. My son Davey really thrived with ACC in their home based program when he was just beginning. (back then it was a pilot program that had been covered by a grant - We were very fortunate for that). Also, some parents have replied about their great schools as well. I know loves her school system. Anyway, go ahead and download the file and keep a copy at your office as well and pass on the list

to the family in need. Yours Most Truly, n In a message dated 2/26/08 1:51:13 PM Eastern Standard Time, poelladavidj (DOT) org writes:

Hi group! A parent asked me about the school systems in the area. She is moving and wants to contact at least 5 schools that would have great services for children on the spectrum. Her children are now 4 and 6 years old. If you could include people she could contact, that would be great. You can email me @ poellagmail (DOT) com if you want to give information privately. Thank you, Kiersten

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> > could you help me? I am on the autism web site b/c I have a

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> > is autistic. I am also geting mt masters in Special Ed. My

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