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Post by Dad2Brooke on Nov 5, 2003 16:40:07 GMT -5
I have read in several posts now that some kids go to a LD/ADHD school. I'm wondering how I would find one in my area (Richmond Virginia). Seems to me that this must be a wonderful place for a ADHD child to go to school. The teachers and administrators want to help and the kids are not ostracized by other kids. Sounds great, I'm jealous  |
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Post by HollyNTx on Nov 6, 2003 10:31:14 GMT -5
I am so jealous too.. I would love to find a school like that for my son..
Holly
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Post by gabrielsmom on Nov 6, 2003 12:21:49 GMT -5
Ditto
I live in NYC if anyone knows of one here or knows how I can find one
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Post by Lora on Nov 6, 2003 13:47:42 GMT -5
My son attends one of these schools in Dallas, TX. There are 810 students. It's an amazing place.
There are 5 other LD/ADHD schools nearby and 1 ADHD only school and 1 Asperger's school and 1 Bipolar/emotional issues school. All are within 15 miles of my house. I say this just to let you know that these school are more common than you might think. Most people think they are just regular private schools.
In Dallas there is a book called DFW Private Schools and all of these schools are listed. In the description it says that it's for learning different kids. All of the LD schools I know of accept ADHD kids since they often run together and bec ADHD is often thought of as an LD of sorts. (Exception is the program at the Scottish Rite Hospital that only takes "pure" LD.)
I would just do a search on the net for private schools in your area. Sometimes there are links on some of the LD websites, but my son's school is the largest and they are on very few links, I noticed.
Also, my son's Developmental Pediatrician gave me handouts on all of them, but at that point I already knew about them.
I just can't stress enough how wonderful this school is for my son. The teacher's actually LIKE and RESPECT the kids. It is very strict, however, (or structured whatever you want to call it). My son is thriving in it. There are 10 kids in a class.
Good luck! Hope you find one.
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Post by EllenR on Dec 9, 2003 8:41:20 GMT -5
I recently heard of one in Columbia, South Carolina (where we live) -- the Glen Forest School. It also is for ADD and LD kids. On their web page, they state that they don't accept children with behavior problems so I don't know if this would exclude ADHD or not. I heard about it because a colleague knows someone who's recently sent his ADHD teenager there and he's apparently doing great. 1-3 student/teacher ratio if I remember correctly and some 1-1 also. It had links to some sites and it seems like the schools would know of others around the country (some type of association or other). Anyway, you may want to contact one you've heard about here and see if they can direct you to one that's closer to where you live. Good luck!
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Post by eaccae on Dec 13, 2003 14:53:56 GMT -5
There is one here in CT about a 45 minute drive from me. Most kids board but they do have a day school option. It looks fantastic but we can't begin to afford it. Plus DS doesn't want to leave his friends (even if they are all girls  ). But if I had the money - I wouldn't even hesitate and would make that drive twice a day!!! |
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Post by lisle on Dec 19, 2003 1:22:36 GMT -5
I have a question about adhd schools. I think my son would resent going to one. How do you get him to consider this? Also, do you think they overly accommodate kids at these schools? Will they for instance be able to transition to a regular high school without feeling the gap?
Thanks.
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Post by lisle on Dec 21, 2003 13:31:16 GMT -5
since I haven't heard on this, I thought I might bring it up front and hope someone has an answer for me. I am really at a critical stage now, looking at schools and not finding anything appropriate. Help me, PLEASE.
lisle
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Post by AustinsMom on Dec 21, 2003 15:25:26 GMT -5
I live in an area with no special schools for ADHD, so don't have any info in that regard. But just my opinion on should you use a school...is there too much accomodation, etc., I guess it may depend on a child's age. My child is in early elementary, and I think that all through elementary a special school could be a good option. If a child could learn good stategies for how they learn better, could master basics in reading, language, etc. in a supportive environment that sounds great. What a boost to self esteem to be successful in school and understand your own strengths and weaknesses. Then it seems like when they reach middle school to high school that would be a good time to take those skills to a public school and try to use them in that situation, like they will need to the rest of their lives. I don't know how you would get a child to buy into that; but then kids NEVER want to change schools, leave their friends, etc. Good luck with a tough issue. Hope someone else has specific school info that helps you.
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Post by AnneM on Dec 22, 2003 14:16:34 GMT -5
I have a question about adhd schools. I think my son would resent going to one. How do you get him to consider this? Also, do you think they overly accommodate kids at these schools? Will they for instance be able to transition to a regular high school without feeling the gap? Thanks. lisle I hear you Lisle! ... I also know my son would resent going to anything which made him feel 'different' ... he just wants to be like everyone else. The other thing that would worry me (possibly unfounded) is that at a school like this his only friends would be also adhd (NOT necessarily a bad thing but I think adhd feeds of adhd and can make things worse!) ... These would definitely be my concerns if such a school were available to us.... |
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