Re: Re: The Parish School in Houston TX

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Wow, Thank you so much for the information! I will definitely look around. Thanks again.

Subject: Re: The Parish School in Houston TXTo: Texas-Autism-Advocacy Date: Saturday, January 23, 2010, 5:39 PM

Here is a fairly comprehensive list of special ed schools in the Houston area. It is definitely worth the time to check a few others out as well before making a decision. Several schools do not require fees for their testing.The Arbor School1635 Blalock Houston, TX 77080Phone: http://www.arbor. org/index. phpThe Arbor School is a pioneer school in Houston that provides intensive educational intervention with a 2:1 student/teacher ratio, for children with all forms of developmental disabilities, birth through age eighteen.The Arbor's primary goal is to assist infants and young children in developing motor, social, self-help, communication, and problem-solving skills that will permit the greatest degree of independent functioning.Avondale House3611 CumminsHouston, TX 77027FAX:

www.avondalehouse. org• Provides year round education services to children with autism and associated disorders, ages 3-22. Approved as a non-public school by the Texas Education Agency.• Provides residential services to individuals' ages 4-30, with a diagnosis of autism or pervasive developmental disorder, whose disability dictate that they live apart from their families.• Provides training in skills of daily living to young adults with autism or pervasive developmental disorder, who have minimal likelihood of gainful employment. Day Habilitation.Briarwood School 12207 Whittington DriveHouston, TX 77077Phone: Website: http://www.briarwoo dschool.org/ index.htmlTwo major areas of special educational needs are addressed at Briarwood:Diagnosed learning disabilities or exhibited learning

differences in reading, math, language, or writing which may be accompanied by attention deficit disorders or hyperactivity. Developmental challenges such as pervasive developmental disorders. Of the approximately 300 students who enroll each year, 80% are children in our Lower and Middle-Upper Schools with average to superior intelligence who have special academic needs. The remaining 20% are developmentally challenged children enrolled in our Tuttle (Special) School. Has summer programming however, summer 2007 campus is closed for renovations.Crossroads School Incorporated5822 Dolores St. Houston, TX 77057Phone: www.crossroadsschoo lhouston. comCrossroads School has been serving children with special needs since 1977. We are licensed, non-profit organization designed to serve as alternative to traditional instruction. We accommodate students with a wide range of abilities including gifted and remedial students.

Kindergarten through 10th grade. Has summer programming.The Gateway Academy (operated by the Joy School owners)812 GilletteHouston, TX 77019Phone: http://www.thegatew ayacademy. org/A school for the dyslexic, language based, Asperger's, and non-verbal learning disabled students who typically have learning disorders which impact some of the following skills; time management skills, organizational difficulties, dyspraxia, visual-spatial weaknesses, coordination, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, abstract conceptual reasoning, social situations and transitions. 11 years old +.The School (also known as the Child Development Center)900 Lovett BoulevardHouston, TX 77006FAX: http://www.theharri sschool.com/

harrisschool. htmlParents seek the help of our school when their child's normal course of development is temporarily affected or interrupted by such stressors as speech and language delays, limited social interactions, and lingering anxiety or sadness due to illness, death, or other family issues. These difficulties can sometimes result in inappropriate behaviors at home and at school that mask the child's ultimate potential. We also help when children's neurological or psychological difficulties (such as Asperger's, ADHD, bipolar illness, OCD) interfere with their ability to succeed in typical classrooms. Pre-school through 8th grade.Joy School One Chelsea Blvd.Houston, TX 77006Phone: Fax: http://www.thejoysc hool.org/ index.htmThe Joy School is committed to helping children with learning differences reach

their academic, social, and creative potential by providing an environment that is safe, supportive and innovative such that they can learn successfully. The Joy School strives to provide a safe, supportive environment that provides a traditional curriculum, while adapting to the remedial needs of each individual student. We also focus on each student's future placement, with most students returning to mainstream environments within four years. Pre-K through 8th grade. Has summer programming.Memorial Private High School 14333 Fern Drive Houston, TX 77079 www.memorialprivate school.comThe School is a private 8th - 12th grade high school. The school, in west Houston, has a tutoring division called the MET (Memorial Education and Tutoring). Student ProfileThe School is designed for students that would do well in a school that:• has a small teacher-student ratio • manages the flexibility required

for effective private education • emphasizes the importance of faith • can offer an economically viable choice • strives to teach self-responsibility and self-initiative • accepts students who excel and want to accelerate their high school program Some things that differentiate Memorial Private High School are:• Focus and experience specifically at Secondary/High SchoolMonarch School1231 Wirt Rd.Houston, TX 77055FAX: www.monarchschool. org• Provides a therapeutic educational day school for children with neurological differences including Attention Deficit Disorder, Pervasive Developmental Disorder, Aspergers, Tourette Syndrome, and Learning Disabilities • Pre-K - 12th grades • Summer Program: for Monarch students and from the community • Diagnostic Clinic for children and adults with neurological differences• Summer programming,

The Network School1629 W. Main StreetHouston, TX 77006Dr. Faiza Khoja Larsonhttp://www.thenetwo rkschool. com/Website2_ files/page0001. htmThis school is established to provide children with special needs a holistic program that is designed specifically for them. We sincerely believe that every child has diverse needs and if given the right combination of school and therapies, will help them rise up to their full potential. Only well qualified and certified teachers are on staff to fulfill these needs.The New School in the Heights403 Heights Blvd.Houston, TX 77007http://www.thenewmi ddleschool. com/about. cfmThe New School in The Heights provides

an alternative educational experience for children with good or superior intelligence whose social-emotional delays interfere with success in school and life. NMS serves students in grades K-9 with good or superior intelligence whose social-emotional delays interfere with success in school and life.Parish School11001 Hammerly RoadHouston, Texas 77043Phone: ; Fax: www.parishschool. org• Provides a total education experience for children who have communication and learning differences, but average to above average learning potential • Ages 18 months - 5th grade • Summer Camp programs for Parish students and the community The Carruth Center: provides specialized support services for children and their families from Parish School and the general community, including evaluations, therapy services, Developmental Building Blocks, occupational therapy. Has summer programmingThe Rabon

School (affiliated with Communication Enhancement Speech Therapy Center)1650 Highway 6, Suite 120Sugar Land, TX 77478Director, Rabon, CCC-SLPPhone: ; Fax: www.communicationen hancement. comThe school is currently expanding into a larger location.Rise School of Houston 8080 N Stadium Dr, Houston, TX http://www.risescho ol.org/houston/ index.htmlThe purpose of the Rise School of Houston is to provide the highest quality of early childhood education services to children with Down syndrome or other developmental disabilities and to children without disabilities.River Oaks Academy Dr. Phares, Director10600 Richmond Ave., Houston, TX 77042www.riveroaksacadem y.comGrades K – 12 (ages 5 – 21) for children with exceptional needs

including Asperger Syndrome.Disability Conditions:Autism Emotional Disturbance Learning Disability Mental Retardation Multiple Disabilities Orthopedic Impairment Other Health ImpairmentTraumatic Brain InjurySpectrum of Hope, LLC Website: www.spectrumofhope. comEmail: kkwallaceev1 (DOT) netPhone: Address: 14110 Cypress Creek Boulevard, Cypress, TX 77429Hope Extended, an ABA based classroom program, opening January 7, 2008. Two classrooms will be available for enrollment - the Acquisition Room and the Transition Room. Designed for school age children with speech, language, developmental, learning and/or behavior disorders.Trafton Academy4711 McDermedHouston, TX 77035 http://www.trafton. org/mission. htm4th grade through 8th grade for students who learn differently.Mrs. Wagners School, Affiliated with the Trafton Academy 4703 McDermedHouston, Texas, 77035http://www.mrswagne rs.com/philosoph y.htmlMrs. Wagner's School is affiliated with Trafton Academy. The fusion of planning made possible by the affiliation with Trafton provides a continuity of educational programs from pre-school through grade eight. The anticipated enrollment of both schools for 2006 - 2007 is over three hundred and fifty students and the combined faculties and staffs total forty. Pre-school through 3rd grade.Wesley Academy10570 Westpark, Houston, TX 77042 Officehttp://www.wesleyac ademy.net/The mission of Wesley Academy is to provide an educational environment that embodies the Christian faith and encourages students to reach their academic potential. By fostering mutual respect and cooperation, the school enables each child to develop a sense of self-worth, independence, responsibility and self-direction.The Westview School 1900 Kersten DriveHouston, Texas 77043www.westviewschool. orgFounded in 1981 to provide a structured, nurturing, and stimulating learning environment for children with learning differences which prevent them from being successful in regular programs. Today, the school's student body is mostly comprised of children ages two to fourteen, who have been diagnosed with Aspergers Syndrome, autism or related conditions generally known as Pervasive Developmental Disorders (PDD). The program is unique in its ability to meet the needs of

high-functioning children with autism not only offering a challenging academic program but also addressing the social and language challenges which make mainstreaming into regular classes so difficult. Enhancing self-esteem and building appropriate behaviors are an important part of the program.