New 2 Group-Need Advice Re: Place Program/Similiar Programs- Coral Sprs/Parkland

[Guest guest]

As you can see there are many opinions as to what is best for our children. I

respect what each parent thinks is best for their own child. And in my opinion

restricted environments (meaning a class with only children who are diagnosed

with asd in this case) are not such a bad thing when your child is only 3 and 4

years old. They will soon enough face tougher challenges. I am a big advocate

for integration and mainstreaming and believe that if a child can succeed in a

less restricted environment than that is the best placement. My son has been

mainstreamed (when a child with special needs is placed into a general education

classroom for a part or all of their day) for a large part of his day for the

past two years. I understand that there a strong opinions about Baudhuin

Preschool. For my son it was a wonderful experience and I love the program. I

would recommend that you check out your options. Go visit as many as you can and

you will know in your heart and mind which one is best for your child.

Much Love.

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> > > My child who will be 3 years old in a few months has been diagnosed with a

significant expressive speech and language impairment and may be on the spectrum

(early evaluations by a neurologist and psycholgist state that at this point her

symptoms do not qualify her to be on spectrum but ultimately she may be). She is

being evaluated by Broward County Schools shortly. I am aware generally of the

different broward programs, e.g., place, complex place, pepper, am/pm, etc..,

but I am trying to find out where are the best " place " programs in coral springs

or parkland or even if place is the proper program or if their is another

program where there is a significant emphasis on speech and language and social

communication. Any help would be greatly appreciated, since this is all so

completely overwhelming.

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[Guest guest]

ok, Baudhuin has over 150 preschoolers with autism. And last I heard there were 18 different classrooms. Generally, and compared with place or complex place, you will find the best of the best staff at Baudhuin. The problem may be that you are not in their area and may not be able to place her there. If they tell you that, do not give up. This is the best place ever. I know many of their staff members. Staff members who do not perform adequately are usually asked to take a hike, and new people are hired. Yes, it is a self contained place, meaning that the kids there cannot mainstream. However, I think that at this point in her life she is very young and mainstream is not all that important yet. Find other places for her, during weekends, to meet with typical developing kids. For now, go visit Baudhuin. You owe it to yourself to just see the place.

Ht

[Guest guest]

Don't accept cluster program, for your child and before accept any educational

placement visit the schools proposed during academics. It is easier to move

your child to mainstream if attend specialized or integrated program.

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Omayra Matamoros, MHSA, JD

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