Guest guest Posted January 9, 2007 Report Share Posted January 9, 2007 I went to one of the Monarch fundraisers and was impressed by their results. I have been curious about the functional level of their students. Do they accept " lower " or mid level functionality? I'd love to send my daughter there, but I am not sure if she'd be a good candidate right now. Thanks for any input. Aliza 'Don't be humble. You're not that great.' --- Golda Meir Austism Schools Hello, Thank you, in advance, for any help or guidance you may provide. My name is Kim Ramsey and I am the parent of two autistic children. is turning 15 this month and will be 13 next month. I work at The Westview School in Houston, Texas where both children attend. Westview is the only school in Houston specifically for PDD kids. We transferred the kids from public school two years ago because they simply could not meet their needs and we were afraid for their safety. is in his last year at Westview and we need to find a high school for him. We are currently investigating the private schools in Houston that may be a fit, but would like to find out about other schools since we would be willing to relocate for his education. By relocating, we would also need a school for . We would consider a boarding school for either child, if appropriate. is PDD-NOS. He is not Asperger's since he didn't have language until 4 years old, but in all other ways he is in that functioning area. needs a low student to teacher ratio and staff that understands autism. He needs the same experiences as all high school kids: lockers, sports, social functions, changing classes, academic prep for possibly attending college. His academics are behind in some areas and he is definitely immature for his age, but he should be able to eventually finish high school and attend college. We would prefer that he not be mixed with some other disabilities since his maturity level does not equate with socially competent students. is PDD-Autism. She is lower functioning on the spectrum and may be mildly retarded. She is at a first grade level academically and will probably need assisted living all of her life. She is verbal, but cannot be reasoned with easily. She didn't have language until seven years old and is still progressing academically. We hope she will prove us wrong because of the intelligence we see in her eyes, but at this point, we must be realistic. She needs a more intense behavior program and constant adult supervision. Please respond with any schools that you think are worthy of researching for and/or . Your time is greatly appreciated. Sincerely, Kim Kim Ramsey The Westview School 1830 Kersten Dr. Houston, TX 77043 ext. 31 fax <mailto:kramsey@ westviewsch <mailto:kramsey% 40westviewschool .org> ool.org> kramsey@westviewsch <mailto:kramsey% 40westviewschool .org> ool.org Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 9, 2007 Report Share Posted January 9, 2007 as far as I know...there is no accommodation for someone like my son who has moderate Autism, non-verbal, and is 9 years old. Austism Schools > > Hello, > > Thank you, in advance, for any help or guidance you may provide. > > My name is Kim Ramsey and I am the parent of two autistic children. > is > turning 15 this month and will be 13 next month. I work at The > Westview School in Houston, Texas where both children attend. Westview is > the only school in Houston specifically for PDD kids. We transferred the > kids from public school two years ago because they simply could not meet > their needs and we were afraid for their safety. is in his last year > at > Westview and we need to find a high school for him. We are currently > investigating the private schools in Houston that may be a fit, but would > like to find out about other schools since we would be willing to relocate > for his education. By relocating, we would also need a school for . > We > would consider a boarding school for either child, if appropriate. > > is PDD-NOS. He is not Asperger's since he didn't have language until > 4 > years old, but in all other ways he is in that functioning area. > needs > a low student to teacher ratio and staff that understands autism. He needs > the same experiences as all high school kids: lockers, sports, social > functions, changing classes, academic prep for possibly attending college. > His academics are behind in some areas and he is definitely immature for > his > age, but he should be able to eventually finish high school and attend > college. We would prefer that he not be mixed with some other disabilities > since his maturity level does not equate with socially competent students. > > is PDD-Autism. She is lower functioning on the spectrum and may be > mildly retarded. She is at a first grade level academically and will > probably need assisted living all of her life. She is verbal, but cannot > be > reasoned with easily. She didn't have language until seven years old and > is > still progressing academically. We hope she will prove us wrong because of > the intelligence we see in her eyes, but at this point, we must be > realistic. She needs a more intense behavior program and constant adult > supervision. > > Please respond with any schools that you think are worthy of researching > for > and/or . Your time is greatly appreciated. > > Sincerely, > > Kim > > Kim Ramsey > > The Westview School > > 1830 Kersten Dr. > > Houston, TX 77043 > > ext. 31 > > fax > > <mailto:kramsey@ westviewsch <mailto:kramsey% 40westviewschool .org> > ool.org> > kramsey@westviewsch <mailto:kramsey% 40westviewschool .org> ool.org > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 9, 2007 Report Share Posted January 9, 2007 Aliza, I really do not know the answer to that question. I will send an email to the head of school and ask. My son is pretty high functioning. He has really bad meltdowns though and sensory issues were a big problem in the public school. BTW.they have a tour of the school every Tuesday at noon. It is really impressive. _____ From: Texas-Autism-Advocacy [mailto:Texas-Autism-Advocacy ] On Behalf Of Aliza Ratterree Sent: Tuesday, January 09, 2007 11:40 AM To: Texas-Autism-Advocacy Subject: Re: Monarch school I went to one of the Monarch fundraisers and was impressed by their results. I have been curious about the functional level of their students. Do they accept " lower " or mid level functionality? I'd love to send my daughter there, but I am not sure if she'd be a good candidate right now. Thanks for any input. Aliza 'Don't be humble. You're not that great.' --- Golda Meir Austism Schools Hello, Thank you, in advance, for any help or guidance you may provide. My name is Kim Ramsey and I am the parent of two autistic children. is turning 15 this month and will be 13 next month. I work at The Westview School in Houston, Texas where both children attend. Westview is the only school in Houston specifically for PDD kids. We transferred the kids from public school two years ago because they simply could not meet their needs and we were afraid for their safety. is in his last year at Westview and we need to find a high school for him. We are currently investigating the private schools in Houston that may be a fit, but would like to find out about other schools since we would be willing to relocate for his education. By relocating, we would also need a school for . We would consider a boarding school for either child, if appropriate. is PDD-NOS. He is not Asperger's since he didn't have language until 4 years old, but in all other ways he is in that functioning area. needs a low student to teacher ratio and staff that understands autism. He needs the same experiences as all high school kids: lockers, sports, social functions, changing classes, academic prep for possibly attending college. His academics are behind in some areas and he is definitely immature for his age, but he should be able to eventually finish high school and attend college. We would prefer that he not be mixed with some other disabilities since his maturity level does not equate with socially competent students. is PDD-Autism. She is lower functioning on the spectrum and may be mildly retarded. She is at a first grade level academically and will probably need assisted living all of her life. She is verbal, but cannot be reasoned with easily. She didn't have language until seven years old and is still progressing academically. We hope she will prove us wrong because of the intelligence we see in her eyes, but at this point, we must be realistic. She needs a more intense behavior program and constant adult supervision. Please respond with any schools that you think are worthy of researching for and/or . Your time is greatly appreciated. Sincerely, Kim Kim Ramsey The Westview School 1830 Kersten Dr. Houston, TX 77043 ext. 31 fax <mailto:kramsey@ westviewsch <mailto:kramsey% 40westviewschool .org> ool.org> kramsey@westviewsch <mailto:kramsey% 40westviewschool .org> ool.org Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 9, 2007 Report Share Posted January 9, 2007 Anyone know of a Monarch type school in the DFW area? Debbie Vasquez Coca-Cola North America Region Media Director West Central Region Tel: Email: devasquez@... Aliza Ratterree Sent by: Texas-Autism-Advocacy 01/09/2007 11:39 AM Please respond to Texas-Autism-Advocacy To Texas-Autism-Advocacy cc Subject Re: Monarch school I went to one of the Monarch fundraisers and was impressed by their results. I have been curious about the functional level of their students. Do they accept " lower " or mid level functionality? I'd love to send my daughter there, but I am not sure if she'd be a good candidate right now. Thanks for any input. Aliza 'Don't be humble. You're not that great.' --- Golda Meir Austism Schools Hello, Thank you, in advance, for any help or guidance you may provide. My name is Kim Ramsey and I am the parent of two autistic children. is turning 15 this month and will be 13 next month. I work at The Westview School in Houston, Texas where both children attend. Westview is the only school in Houston specifically for PDD kids. We transferred the kids from public school two years ago because they simply could not meet their needs and we were afraid for their safety. is in his last year at Westview and we need to find a high school for him. We are currently investigating the private schools in Houston that may be a fit, but would like to find out about other schools since we would be willing to relocate for his education. By relocating, we would also need a school for . We would consider a boarding school for either child, if appropriate. is PDD-NOS. He is not Asperger's since he didn't have language until 4 years old, but in all other ways he is in that functioning area. needs a low student to teacher ratio and staff that understands autism. He needs the same experiences as all high school kids: lockers, sports, social functions, changing classes, academic prep for possibly attending college. His academics are behind in some areas and he is definitely immature for his age, but he should be able to eventually finish high school and attend college. We would prefer that he not be mixed with some other disabilities since his maturity level does not equate with socially competent students. is PDD-Autism. She is lower functioning on the spectrum and may be mildly retarded. She is at a first grade level academically and will probably need assisted living all of her life. She is verbal, but cannot be reasoned with easily. She didn't have language until seven years old and is still progressing academically. We hope she will prove us wrong because of the intelligence we see in her eyes, but at this point, we must be realistic. She needs a more intense behavior program and constant adult supervision. Please respond with any schools that you think are worthy of researching for and/or . Your time is greatly appreciated. Sincerely, Kim Kim Ramsey The Westview School 1830 Kersten Dr. Houston, TX 77043 ext. 31 fax <mailto:kramsey@ westviewsch <mailto:kramsey% 40westviewschool .org> ool.org> kramsey@westviewsch <mailto:kramsey% 40westviewschool .org> ool.org Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 9, 2007 Report Share Posted January 9, 2007 Here is a link to the Monarch Admissions information. http://www.monarchschool.org/AdmissionsCriteria.html _____ From: Texas-Autism-Advocacy [mailto:Texas-Autism-Advocacy ] On Behalf Of ginam Sent: Tuesday, January 09, 2007 12:15 PM To: Texas-Autism-Advocacy Subject: Re: Monarch school as far as I know...there is no accommodation for someone like my son who has moderate Autism, non-verbal, and is 9 years old. Austism Schools > > Hello, > > Thank you, in advance, for any help or guidance you may provide. > > My name is Kim Ramsey and I am the parent of two autistic children. > is > turning 15 this month and will be 13 next month. I work at The > Westview School in Houston, Texas where both children attend. Westview is > the only school in Houston specifically for PDD kids. We transferred the > kids from public school two years ago because they simply could not meet > their needs and we were afraid for their safety. is in his last year > at > Westview and we need to find a high school for him. We are currently > investigating the private schools in Houston that may be a fit, but would > like to find out about other schools since we would be willing to relocate > for his education. By relocating, we would also need a school for . > We > would consider a boarding school for either child, if appropriate. > > is PDD-NOS. He is not Asperger's since he didn't have language until > 4 > years old, but in all other ways he is in that functioning area. > needs > a low student to teacher ratio and staff that understands autism. He needs > the same experiences as all high school kids: lockers, sports, social > functions, changing classes, academic prep for possibly attending college. > His academics are behind in some areas and he is definitely immature for > his > age, but he should be able to eventually finish high school and attend > college. We would prefer that he not be mixed with some other disabilities > since his maturity level does not equate with socially competent students. > > is PDD-Autism. She is lower functioning on the spectrum and may be > mildly retarded. She is at a first grade level academically and will > probably need assisted living all of her life. She is verbal, but cannot > be > reasoned with easily. She didn't have language until seven years old and > is > still progressing academically. We hope she will prove us wrong because of > the intelligence we see in her eyes, but at this point, we must be > realistic. She needs a more intense behavior program and constant adult > supervision. > > Please respond with any schools that you think are worthy of researching > for > and/or . Your time is greatly appreciated. > > Sincerely, > > Kim > > Kim Ramsey > > The Westview School > > 1830 Kersten Dr. > > Houston, TX 77043 > > ext. 31 > > fax > > <mailto:kramsey@ westviewsch <mailto:kramsey% 40westviewschool .org> > ool.org> > kramsey@westviewsch <mailto:kramsey% 40westviewschool .org> ool.org > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 9, 2007 Report Share Posted January 9, 2007 Thanks for your response. It's amazing how the e-mails get so far so fast. I have known parents of Monarch students and have heard mixed reviews. One comment has been that students leaving Monarch are behind academically. Another comment was that communication of academic progress to parents does not happen. Another is the legal paperwork required to be signed in advance is unusually large and that you must commit financially for the entire year without knowing for sure that the school is a fit for your child. I have been curious about those comments, but still plan on visiting Monarch very soon. What are your thoughts? Thanks, Kim > > Here is a link to the Monarch Admissions information. > http://www.monarchschool.org/AdmissionsCriteria.html > > > > > > > > _____ > > From: Texas-Autism-Advocacy > [mailto:Texas-Autism-Advocacy ] On Behalf Of ginam > Sent: Tuesday, January 09, 2007 12:15 PM > To: Texas-Autism-Advocacy > Subject: Re: Monarch school > > > > as far as I know...there is no accommodation for someone like my son who has > > moderate Autism, non-verbal, and is 9 years old. > > > > Austism Schools > > > > Hello, > > > > Thank you, in advance, for any help or guidance you may provide. > > > > My name is Kim Ramsey and I am the parent of two autistic children. > > is > > turning 15 this month and will be 13 next month. I work at The > > Westview School in Houston, Texas where both children attend. Westview is > > the only school in Houston specifically for PDD kids. We transferred the > > kids from public school two years ago because they simply could not meet > > their needs and we were afraid for their safety. is in his last year > > at > > Westview and we need to find a high school for him. We are currently > > investigating the private schools in Houston that may be a fit, but would > > like to find out about other schools since we would be willing to relocate > > for his education. By relocating, we would also need a school for . > > We > > would consider a boarding school for either child, if appropriate. > > > > is PDD-NOS. He is not Asperger's since he didn't have language until > > 4 > > years old, but in all other ways he is in that functioning area. > > needs > > a low student to teacher ratio and staff that understands autism. He needs > > the same experiences as all high school kids: lockers, sports, social > > functions, changing classes, academic prep for possibly attending college. > > His academics are behind in some areas and he is definitely immature for > > his > > age, but he should be able to eventually finish high school and attend > > college. We would prefer that he not be mixed with some other disabilities > > since his maturity level does not equate with socially competent students. > > > > is PDD-Autism. She is lower functioning on the spectrum and may be > > mildly retarded. She is at a first grade level academically and will > > probably need assisted living all of her life. She is verbal, but cannot > > be > > reasoned with easily. She didn't have language until seven years old and > > is > > still progressing academically. We hope she will prove us wrong because of > > the intelligence we see in her eyes, but at this point, we must be > > realistic. She needs a more intense behavior program and constant adult > > supervision. > > > > Please respond with any schools that you think are worthy of researching > > for > > and/or . Your time is greatly appreciated. > > > > Sincerely, > > > > Kim > > > > Kim Ramsey > > > > The Westview School > > > > 1830 Kersten Dr. > > > > Houston, TX 77043 > > > > ext. 31 > > > > fax > > > > <mailto:kramsey@ westviewsch <mailto:kramsey% 40westviewschool .org> > > ool.org> > > kramsey@westviewsch <mailto:kramsey% 40westviewschool .org> ool.org > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 10, 2007 Report Share Posted January 10, 2007 I have only been at Monarch for a short time, but I can tell you what I know. There are two programs. One, the Apprentice Program, is for children who still have great difficulty with self regulation. My son is in this program. The other program is The Challenger Program. They seem to be more academic and they focus heavily on executive functioning. In my son's program, I have told them, as I did the public school, that his academics are not important. If he says he cannot or won't do something, believe him. I believe that once he can stay calm consistently, he will catch up academically. I do know that his first day, he was given math work just like he had been doing in the public school and they explained it to him in a way that he finally understood it. Also, he does not have homework right now, but I understand that he will when he is ready. Once we got a pile of schoolwork back, but have not gotten any since. We do get a report each day completed by my son and reviewed by his teacher that shows how he did on his 5 individual goals for each class period. Then weekly, we get a summary. We also frequently get emails about him. In the Challenger Program they have real classes and move around. I was very impressed that they had an Advanced Placement Science class going on. I also saw an English class, woodworking, theater and the executive functioning class. They say they meet the kids at their level, so if they are doing 6th grade math and 2nd grade reading, that is where they start. But I have not gotten a report card as far as grades are concerned. I asked if they had grades and they told me they did. I haven't been really all that worried about it. I guess he'll get them when it's time. I am not sure about the legal paperwork. Their handbook is very thorough and states that kids can be expelled for certain things. They tell me that if they accepted and then they did not feel that Monarch was the right place, they would help find a more appropriate placement. And if it was their decision, we would not be obligated for the tuition. I have also found them to be very open and honest. Communication is their thing so they communicate a lot with parents. They are certainly not perfect, but is doing very well. _____ From: Texas-Autism-Advocacy [mailto:Texas-Autism-Advocacy ] On Behalf Of asccnagla Sent: Tuesday, January 09, 2007 11:57 PM To: Texas-Autism-Advocacy Subject: Re: Monarch school Thanks for your response. It's amazing how the e-mails get so far so fast. I have known parents of Monarch students and have heard mixed reviews. One comment has been that students leaving Monarch are behind academically. Another comment was that communication of academic progress to parents does not happen. Another is the legal paperwork required to be signed in advance is unusually large and that you must commit financially for the entire year without knowing for sure that the school is a fit for your child. I have been curious about those comments, but still plan on visiting Monarch very soon. What are your thoughts? Thanks, Kim > > Here is a link to the Monarch Admissions information. > http://www.monarchs <http://www.monarchschool.org/AdmissionsCriteria.html> chool.org/AdmissionsCriteria.html > > > > > > > > _____ > > From: Texas-Autism- <mailto:Texas-Autism-Advocacy%40yahoogroups.com> Advocacy > [mailto:Texas-Autism- <mailto:Texas-Autism-Advocacy%40yahoogroups.com> Advocacy ] On Behalf Of ginam > Sent: Tuesday, January 09, 2007 12:15 PM > To: Texas-Autism- <mailto:Texas-Autism-Advocacy%40yahoogroups.com> Advocacy > Subject: Re: Monarch school > > > > as far as I know...there is no accommodation for someone like my son who has > > moderate Autism, non-verbal, and is 9 years old. > > > > Austism Schools > > > > Hello, > > > > Thank you, in advance, for any help or guidance you may provide. > > > > My name is Kim Ramsey and I am the parent of two autistic children. > > is > > turning 15 this month and will be 13 next month. I work at The > > Westview School in Houston, Texas where both children attend. Westview is > > the only school in Houston specifically for PDD kids. We transferred the > > kids from public school two years ago because they simply could not meet > > their needs and we were afraid for their safety. is in his last year > > at > > Westview and we need to find a high school for him. We are currently > > investigating the private schools in Houston that may be a fit, but would > > like to find out about other schools since we would be willing to relocate > > for his education. By relocating, we would also need a school for . > > We > > would consider a boarding school for either child, if appropriate. > > > > is PDD-NOS. He is not Asperger's since he didn't have language until > > 4 > > years old, but in all other ways he is in that functioning area. > > needs > > a low student to teacher ratio and staff that understands autism. He needs > > the same experiences as all high school kids: lockers, sports, social > > functions, changing classes, academic prep for possibly attending college. > > His academics are behind in some areas and he is definitely immature for > > his > > age, but he should be able to eventually finish high school and attend > > college. We would prefer that he not be mixed with some other disabilities > > since his maturity level does not equate with socially competent students. > > > > is PDD-Autism. She is lower functioning on the spectrum and may be > > mildly retarded. She is at a first grade level academically and will > > probably need assisted living all of her life. She is verbal, but cannot > > be > > reasoned with easily. She didn't have language until seven years old and > > is > > still progressing academically. We hope she will prove us wrong because of > > the intelligence we see in her eyes, but at this point, we must be > > realistic. She needs a more intense behavior program and constant adult > > supervision. > > > > Please respond with any schools that you think are worthy of researching > > for > > and/or . Your time is greatly appreciated. > > > > Sincerely, > > > > Kim > > > > Kim Ramsey > > > > The Westview School > > > > 1830 Kersten Dr. > > > > Houston, TX 77043 > > > > ext. 31 > > > > fax > > > > <mailto:kramsey@ westviewsch <mailto:kramsey% 40westviewschool .org> > > ool.org> > > kramsey@westviewsch <mailto:kramsey% 40westviewschool .org> ool.org > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 10, 2007 Report Share Posted January 10, 2007 What exactly do you mean by " executive functioning class " ? Austism Schools >> > >> > Hello, >> > >> > Thank you, in advance, for any help or guidance you may provide. >> > >> > My name is Kim Ramsey and I am the parent of two autistic > children. >> > is >> > turning 15 this month and will be 13 next month. I work at > The >> > Westview School in Houston, Texas where both children attend. > Westview is >> > the only school in Houston specifically for PDD kids. We > transferred the >> > kids from public school two years ago because they simply could > not meet >> > their needs and we were afraid for their safety. is in his > last year >> > at >> > Westview and we need to find a high school for him. We are > currently >> > investigating the private schools in Houston that may be a fit, > but would >> > like to find out about other schools since we would be willing to > relocate >> > for his education. By relocating, we would also need a school for > . >> > We >> > would consider a boarding school for either child, if appropriate. >> > >> > is PDD-NOS. He is not Asperger's since he didn't have > language until >> > 4 >> > years old, but in all other ways he is in that functioning area. > >> > needs >> > a low student to teacher ratio and staff that understands autism. > He needs >> > the same experiences as all high school kids: lockers, sports, > social >> > functions, changing classes, academic prep for possibly attending > college. >> > His academics are behind in some areas and he is definitely > immature for >> > his >> > age, but he should be able to eventually finish high school and > attend >> > college. We would prefer that he not be mixed with some other > disabilities >> > since his maturity level does not equate with socially competent > students. >> > >> > is PDD-Autism. She is lower functioning on the spectrum and > may be >> > mildly retarded. She is at a first grade level academically and > will >> > probably need assisted living all of her life. She is verbal, but > cannot >> > be >> > reasoned with easily. She didn't have language until seven years > old and >> > is >> > still progressing academically. We hope she will prove us wrong > because of >> > the intelligence we see in her eyes, but at this point, we must be >> > realistic. She needs a more intense behavior program and constant > adult >> > supervision. >> > >> > Please respond with any schools that you think are worthy of > researching >> > for >> > and/or . Your time is greatly appreciated. >> > >> > Sincerely, >> > >> > Kim >> > >> > Kim Ramsey >> > >> > The Westview School >> > >> > 1830 Kersten Dr. >> > >> > Houston, TX 77043 >> > >> > ext. 31 >> > >> > fax >> > >> > <mailto:kramsey@ westviewsch <mailto:kramsey% > 40westviewschool .org> >> > ool.org> >> > kramsey@westviewsch <mailto:kramsey% 40westviewschool .org> > ool.org >> > >> > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 11, 2007 Report Share Posted January 11, 2007 Since my child is not in that program, I really don't know what happens, but I can tell you what I do know. I think they meet every day to work on skills like organization. Every student has a counselor and the ratio is 1 counselor for every 2 students. I think teachers and staff (psych staff probably) serve in this function. When I was there one child was going through his papers with a staff member deciding what to keep and what to throw away. Some kids were playing chess. That is really all that I know. I highly recommend taking the tour to see the kids in action. _____ From: Texas-Autism-Advocacy [mailto:Texas-Autism-Advocacy ] On Behalf Of ginam Sent: Wednesday, January 10, 2007 10:29 PM To: Texas-Autism-Advocacy Subject: Re: Re: Monarch school What exactly do you mean by " executive functioning class " ? Austism Schools >> > >> > Hello, >> > >> > Thank you, in advance, for any help or guidance you may provide. >> > >> > My name is Kim Ramsey and I am the parent of two autistic > children. >> > is >> > turning 15 this month and will be 13 next month. I work at > The >> > Westview School in Houston, Texas where both children attend. > Westview is >> > the only school in Houston specifically for PDD kids. We > transferred the >> > kids from public school two years ago because they simply could > not meet >> > their needs and we were afraid for their safety. is in his > last year >> > at >> > Westview and we need to find a high school for him. We are > currently >> > investigating the private schools in Houston that may be a fit, > but would >> > like to find out about other schools since we would be willing to > relocate >> > for his education. By relocating, we would also need a school for > . >> > We >> > would consider a boarding school for either child, if appropriate. >> > >> > is PDD-NOS. He is not Asperger's since he didn't have > language until >> > 4 >> > years old, but in all other ways he is in that functioning area. > >> > needs >> > a low student to teacher ratio and staff that understands autism. > He needs >> > the same experiences as all high school kids: lockers, sports, > social >> > functions, changing classes, academic prep for possibly attending > college. >> > His academics are behind in some areas and he is definitely > immature for >> > his >> > age, but he should be able to eventually finish high school and > attend >> > college. We would prefer that he not be mixed with some other > disabilities >> > since his maturity level does not equate with socially competent > students. >> > >> > is PDD-Autism. She is lower functioning on the spectrum and > may be >> > mildly retarded. She is at a first grade level academically and > will >> > probably need assisted living all of her life. She is verbal, but > cannot >> > be >> > reasoned with easily. She didn't have language until seven years > old and >> > is >> > still progressing academically. We hope she will prove us wrong > because of >> > the intelligence we see in her eyes, but at this point, we must be >> > realistic. She needs a more intense behavior program and constant > adult >> > supervision. >> > >> > Please respond with any schools that you think are worthy of > researching >> > for >> > and/or . Your time is greatly appreciated. >> > >> > Sincerely, >> > >> > Kim >> > >> > Kim Ramsey >> > >> > The Westview School >> > >> > 1830 Kersten Dr. >> > >> > Houston, TX 77043 >> > >> > ext. 31 >> > >> > fax >> > >> > <mailto:kramsey@ westviewsch <mailto:kramsey% > 40westviewschool .org> >> > ool.org> >> > kramsey@westviewsch <mailto:kramsey% 40westviewschool .org> > ool.org >> > >> > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 11, 2007 Report Share Posted January 11, 2007 I have been on the tour several times. My understanding, there is no one-on-one instructions and supervision. That is the only way my child will learn, and most of the children with Autism they have issues with attention. Also, they made a point of saying that they " don't use ABA " . With all due respect, it is a very " ignorant " statement since everyone uses ABA whether they want to call it ABA or not. If you enforce a behavior or use a negative consequence for an unwanted behavior then you are following basic ABA principles. I think what they mean is that they do not use discrete trials in teaching, but they are heavy on the floor time/greenspan model. Austism Schools >>> > >>> > Hello, >>> > >>> > Thank you, in advance, for any help or guidance you may provide. >>> > >>> > My name is Kim Ramsey and I am the parent of two autistic >> children. >>> > is >>> > turning 15 this month and will be 13 next month. I work at >> The >>> > Westview School in Houston, Texas where both children attend. >> Westview is >>> > the only school in Houston specifically for PDD kids. We >> transferred the >>> > kids from public school two years ago because they simply could >> not meet >>> > their needs and we were afraid for their safety. is in his >> last year >>> > at >>> > Westview and we need to find a high school for him. We are >> currently >>> > investigating the private schools in Houston that may be a fit, >> but would >>> > like to find out about other schools since we would be willing to >> relocate >>> > for his education. By relocating, we would also need a school for >> . >>> > We >>> > would consider a boarding school for either child, if appropriate. >>> > >>> > is PDD-NOS. He is not Asperger's since he didn't have >> language until >>> > 4 >>> > years old, but in all other ways he is in that functioning area. >> >>> > needs >>> > a low student to teacher ratio and staff that understands autism. >> He needs >>> > the same experiences as all high school kids: lockers, sports, >> social >>> > functions, changing classes, academic prep for possibly attending >> college. >>> > His academics are behind in some areas and he is definitely >> immature for >>> > his >>> > age, but he should be able to eventually finish high school and >> attend >>> > college. We would prefer that he not be mixed with some other >> disabilities >>> > since his maturity level does not equate with socially competent >> students. >>> > >>> > is PDD-Autism. She is lower functioning on the spectrum and >> may be >>> > mildly retarded. She is at a first grade level academically and >> will >>> > probably need assisted living all of her life. She is verbal, but >> cannot >>> > be >>> > reasoned with easily. She didn't have language until seven years >> old and >>> > is >>> > still progressing academically. We hope she will prove us wrong >> because of >>> > the intelligence we see in her eyes, but at this point, we must be >>> > realistic. She needs a more intense behavior program and constant >> adult >>> > supervision. >>> > >>> > Please respond with any schools that you think are worthy of >> researching >>> > for >>> > and/or . Your time is greatly appreciated. >>> > >>> > Sincerely, >>> > >>> > Kim >>> > >>> > Kim Ramsey >>> > >>> > The Westview School >>> > >>> > 1830 Kersten Dr. >>> > >>> > Houston, TX 77043 >>> > >>> > ext. 31 >>> > >>> > fax >>> > >>> > <mailto:kramsey@ westviewsch <mailto:kramsey% >> 40westviewschool .org> >>> > ool.org> >>> > kramsey@westviewsch <mailto:kramsey% 40westviewschool .org> >> ool.org >>> > >>> > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 12, 2007 Report Share Posted January 12, 2007 , I guess this just goes to show what works for one child does not always work for another. I do not know when you had your experience at Aim High Academy, I do not know whether it was before or after they reorganized which was a little over a year and a half. We have been there for eight months and I am so pleased with the progress he is making. Their program is based on ABA principles however, the delivery is non-threatening, and in fact is very nurturing. The time was taken to deterimine what skills he had, where he was academically, and what behaviors needed to be addressed. All of these areas were considered when developing programs for him. This is a child who the public school let down at every turn, who in response developed some agressive behaviors, and still to this day hates the word school. Aim High Academy has helped him work through this behavior and the agression is almost to the point of being non-existent. He is back on track with reading, writing, math. All of his programs are geared to communication deficencies, he is now talking using full sentances, is egaging peers in interactive play, and is learing the social niceties. The Administrator, and the Lead Therapist are always available any time for any reason to discuss your child. You get daily communication, monthly parent meetings. I agree this is the forum to let everyone know their experiences have been. There so few options in this area. Gauci wrote: You are so right that there are pluses and minuses to every program. I had a very bad experience with Aim High Academy. I guess things worked out the way they were meant to for both of us. I did just want to clarify one thing. I did not mean to give the impression that communication is less than adequate at Monarch. I would call their communication exceptional. 100% better than anything I have ever experienced before. They are certainly not perfect and there are a few questions that I have, but I have only been there a few months and those questions are not on the top of my list of priorities. I sat down with the head of the program just today on a situation with my son that I wanted to discuss. I got all of my questions answered and she appreciated to my input. She just emailed me to let me know he is having a good day. They are always a phone call or email away. No school is right for everyone. It is good to get all opinions and experiences out on this discussion board so we can all become better informed. _____ From: Texas-Autism-Advocacy [mailto:Texas-Autism-Advocacy ] On Behalf Of Vickie McCraw Sent: Thursday, January 11, 2007 1:24 PM To: Texas-Autism-Advocacy Subject: Re: Re: Monarch school There are pluses and minuses to any educational program, however, what I found troublesome first hand about The Monarch School, is that communication is less than adequate. You go along and do everything they tell you to do, you spend time and money trying so desperately to get your child the help they need only to be told that your child is not suitable for their program. What I have learned the hard way is to not assume anything. If you think something should be happening and it is not ask questions lots and lots of questions. Get the answers in writing. I think sometimes we as parents of an autistic child feel gratitude when someone accepts our child into their program. We don't want to rock the boat and question what we do not understand because, we are afraid they will no longer want our child. Remember we are our childs best advovcate. Not being accepted by The Monarch School is the second best thing that ever happened to my son, the first was when I withdrew him from the Houston Independent School District. My son attends Aim High Academy which is located in Bellaire, Texas. This is an ABA program that was started by a mom and a dad who ran out of educational settings both public and private appropriate for their son. ginam <ginamhouston (DOT) <mailto:ginam%40houston.rr.com> rr.com> wrote: I have been on the tour several times. My understanding, there is no one-on-one instructions and supervision. That is the only way my child will learn, and most of the children with Autism they have issues with attention. Also, they made a point of saying that they " don't use ABA " . With all due respect, it is a very " ignorant " statement since everyone uses ABA whether they want to call it ABA or not. If you enforce a behavior or use a negative consequence for an unwanted behavior then you are following basic ABA principles. I think what they mean is that they do not use discrete trials in teaching, but they are heavy on the floor time/greenspan model. Austism Schools >>> > >>> > Hello, >>> > >>> > Thank you, in advance, for any help or guidance you may provide. >>> > >>> > My name is Kim Ramsey and I am the parent of two autistic >> children. >>> > is >>> > turning 15 this month and will be 13 next month. I work at >> The >>> > Westview School in Houston, Texas where both children attend. >> Westview is >>> > the only school in Houston specifically for PDD kids. We >> transferred the >>> > kids from public school two years ago because they simply could >> not meet >>> > their needs and we were afraid for their safety. is in his >> last year >>> > at >>> > Westview and we need to find a high school for him. We are >> currently >>> > investigating the private schools in Houston that may be a fit, >> but would >>> > like to find out about other schools since we would be willing to >> relocate >>> > for his education. By relocating, we would also need a school for >> . >>> > We >>> > would consider a boarding school for either child, if appropriate. >>> > >>> > is PDD-NOS. He is not Asperger's since he didn't have >> language until >>> > 4 >>> > years old, but in all other ways he is in that functioning area. >> >>> > needs >>> > a low student to teacher ratio and staff that understands autism. >> He needs >>> > the same experiences as all high school kids: lockers, sports, >> social >>> > functions, changing classes, academic prep for possibly attending >> college. >>> > His academics are behind in some areas and he is definitely >> immature for >>> > his >>> > age, but he should be able to eventually finish high school and >> attend >>> > college. We would prefer that he not be mixed with some other >> disabilities >>> > since his maturity level does not equate with socially competent >> students. >>> > >>> > is PDD-Autism. She is lower functioning on the spectrum and >> may be >>> > mildly retarded. She is at a first grade level academically and >> will >>> > probably need assisted living all of her life. She is verbal, but >> cannot >>> > be >>> > reasoned with easily. She didn't have language until seven years >> old and >>> > is >>> > still progressing academically. We hope she will prove us wrong >> because of >>> > the intelligence we see in her eyes, but at this point, we must be >>> > realistic. She needs a more intense behavior program and constant >> adult >>> > supervision. >>> > >>> > Please respond with any schools that you think are worthy of >> researching >>> > for >>> > and/or . Your time is greatly appreciated. >>> > >>> > Sincerely, >>> > >>> > Kim >>> > >>> > Kim Ramsey >>> > >>> > The Westview School >>> > >>> > 1830 Kersten Dr. >>> > >>> > Houston, TX 77043 >>> > >>> > ext. 31 >>> > >>> > fax >>> > >>> > <mailto:kramsey@ westviewsch <mailto:kramsey% >> 40westviewschool .org> >>> > ool.org> >>> > kramsey@westviewsch <mailto:kramsey% 40westviewschool .org> >> ool.org >>> > >>> > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 12, 2007 Report Share Posted January 12, 2007 Thank you , I will pass this information on to Kim, the original author of the post I forwarded. Nagla > > > > Here is a link to the Monarch Admissions information. > > http://www.monarchs <http://www.monarchschool.org/AdmissionsCriteria.html> > chool.org/AdmissionsCriteria.html > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > _____ > > > > From: Texas-Autism- <mailto:Texas-Autism-Advocacy% 40yahoogroups.com> > Advocacy > > [mailto:Texas-Autism- <mailto:Texas-Autism-Advocacy% 40yahoogroups.com> > Advocacy ] On Behalf Of ginam > > Sent: Tuesday, January 09, 2007 12:15 PM > > To: Texas-Autism- <mailto:Texas-Autism-Advocacy%40yahoogroups.com> > Advocacy > > Subject: Re: Monarch school > > > > > > > > as far as I know...there is no accommodation for someone like my > son who has > > > > moderate Autism, non-verbal, and is 9 years old. > > > > > > > > Austism Schools > > > > > > Hello, > > > > > > Thank you, in advance, for any help or guidance you may provide. > > > > > > My name is Kim Ramsey and I am the parent of two autistic > children. > > > is > > > turning 15 this month and will be 13 next month. I work at > The > > > Westview School in Houston, Texas where both children attend. > Westview is > > > the only school in Houston specifically for PDD kids. We > transferred the > > > kids from public school two years ago because they simply could > not meet > > > their needs and we were afraid for their safety. is in his > last year > > > at > > > Westview and we need to find a high school for him. We are > currently > > > investigating the private schools in Houston that may be a fit, > but would > > > like to find out about other schools since we would be willing to > relocate > > > for his education. By relocating, we would also need a school for > . > > > We > > > would consider a boarding school for either child, if appropriate. > > > > > > is PDD-NOS. He is not Asperger's since he didn't have > language until > > > 4 > > > years old, but in all other ways he is in that functioning area. > > > > needs > > > a low student to teacher ratio and staff that understands autism. > He needs > > > the same experiences as all high school kids: lockers, sports, > social > > > functions, changing classes, academic prep for possibly attending > college. > > > His academics are behind in some areas and he is definitely > immature for > > > his > > > age, but he should be able to eventually finish high school and > attend > > > college. We would prefer that he not be mixed with some other > disabilities > > > since his maturity level does not equate with socially competent > students. > > > > > > is PDD-Autism. She is lower functioning on the spectrum and > may be > > > mildly retarded. She is at a first grade level academically and > will > > > probably need assisted living all of her life. She is verbal, but > cannot > > > be > > > reasoned with easily. She didn't have language until seven years > old and > > > is > > > still progressing academically. We hope she will prove us wrong > because of > > > the intelligence we see in her eyes, but at this point, we must be > > > realistic. She needs a more intense behavior program and constant > adult > > > supervision. > > > > > > Please respond with any schools that you think are worthy of > researching > > > for > > > and/or . Your time is greatly appreciated. > > > > > > Sincerely, > > > > > > Kim > > > > > > Kim Ramsey > > > > > > The Westview School > > > > > > 1830 Kersten Dr. > > > > > > Houston, TX 77043 > > > > > > ext. 31 > > > > > > fax > > > > > > <mailto:kramsey@ westviewsch <mailto:kramsey% > 40westviewschool .org> > > > ool.org> > > > kramsey@westviewsch <mailto:kramsey% 40westviewschool .org> > ool.org > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 12, 2007 Report Share Posted January 12, 2007 You are right. I believe that the person we were so unhappy with was fired shortly after we had a very unprofessional and inadequate evaluation by her. That was Stacey Tominik. I am so glad that things are better and your child is successful there. That is what is so important and there are so few options around here. Is Melody Panzer in charge now? She was very interested in what we had to say. _____ From: Texas-Autism-Advocacy [mailto:Texas-Autism-Advocacy ] On Behalf Of Vickie McCraw Sent: Friday, January 12, 2007 8:08 AM To: Texas-Autism-Advocacy Subject: RE: Re: Monarch school , I guess this just goes to show what works for one child does not always work for another. I do not know when you had your experience at Aim High Academy, I do not know whether it was before or after they reorganized which was a little over a year and a half. We have been there for eight months and I am so pleased with the progress he is making. Their program is based on ABA principles however, the delivery is non-threatening, and in fact is very nurturing. The time was taken to deterimine what skills he had, where he was academically, and what behaviors needed to be addressed. All of these areas were considered when developing programs for him. This is a child who the public school let down at every turn, who in response developed some agressive behaviors, and still to this day hates the word school. Aim High Academy has helped him work through this behavior and the agression is almost to the point of being non-existent. He is back on track with reading, writing, math. All of his programs are geared to communication deficencies, he is now talking using full sentances, is egaging peers in interactive play, and is learing the social niceties. The Administrator, and the Lead Therapist are always available any time for any reason to discuss your child. You get daily communication, monthly parent meetings. I agree this is the forum to let everyone know their experiences have been. There so few options in this area. Gauci <kathryngauci (DOT) <mailto:kathryn%40gauci.com> com> wrote: You are so right that there are pluses and minuses to every program. I had a very bad experience with Aim High Academy. I guess things worked out the way they were meant to for both of us. I did just want to clarify one thing. I did not mean to give the impression that communication is less than adequate at Monarch. I would call their communication exceptional. 100% better than anything I have ever experienced before. They are certainly not perfect and there are a few questions that I have, but I have only been there a few months and those questions are not on the top of my list of priorities. I sat down with the head of the program just today on a situation with my son that I wanted to discuss. I got all of my questions answered and she appreciated to my input. She just emailed me to let me know he is having a good day. They are always a phone call or email away. No school is right for everyone. It is good to get all opinions and experiences out on this discussion board so we can all become better informed. _____ From: Texas-Autism- <mailto:Texas-Autism-Advocacy%40yahoogroups.com> Advocacy [mailto:Texas-Autism- <mailto:Texas-Autism-Advocacy%40yahoogroups.com> Advocacy ] On Behalf Of Vickie McCraw Sent: Thursday, January 11, 2007 1:24 PM To: Texas-Autism- <mailto:Texas-Autism-Advocacy%40yahoogroups.com> Advocacy Subject: Re: Re: Monarch school There are pluses and minuses to any educational program, however, what I found troublesome first hand about The Monarch School, is that communication is less than adequate. You go along and do everything they tell you to do, you spend time and money trying so desperately to get your child the help they need only to be told that your child is not suitable for their program. What I have learned the hard way is to not assume anything. If you think something should be happening and it is not ask questions lots and lots of questions. Get the answers in writing. I think sometimes we as parents of an autistic child feel gratitude when someone accepts our child into their program. We don't want to rock the boat and question what we do not understand because, we are afraid they will no longer want our child. Remember we are our childs best advovcate. Not being accepted by The Monarch School is the second best thing that ever happened to my son, the first was when I withdrew him from the Houston Independent School District. My son attends Aim High Academy which is located in Bellaire, Texas. This is an ABA program that was started by a mom and a dad who ran out of educational settings both public and private appropriate for their son. ginam <ginamhouston (DOT) <mailto:ginam%40houston.rr.com> rr.com> wrote: I have been on the tour several times. My understanding, there is no one-on-one instructions and supervision. That is the only way my child will learn, and most of the children with Autism they have issues with attention. Also, they made a point of saying that they " don't use ABA " . With all due respect, it is a very " ignorant " statement since everyone uses ABA whether they want to call it ABA or not. If you enforce a behavior or use a negative consequence for an unwanted behavior then you are following basic ABA principles. I think what they mean is that they do not use discrete trials in teaching, but they are heavy on the floor time/greenspan model. Austism Schools >>> > >>> > Hello, >>> > >>> > Thank you, in advance, for any help or guidance you may provide. >>> > >>> > My name is Kim Ramsey and I am the parent of two autistic >> children. >>> > is >>> > turning 15 this month and will be 13 next month. I work at >> The >>> > Westview School in Houston, Texas where both children attend. >> Westview is >>> > the only school in Houston specifically for PDD kids. We >> transferred the >>> > kids from public school two years ago because they simply could >> not meet >>> > their needs and we were afraid for their safety. is in his >> last year >>> > at >>> > Westview and we need to find a high school for him. We are >> currently >>> > investigating the private schools in Houston that may be a fit, >> but would >>> > like to find out about other schools since we would be willing to >> relocate >>> > for his education. By relocating, we would also need a school for >> . >>> > We >>> > would consider a boarding school for either child, if appropriate. >>> > >>> > is PDD-NOS. He is not Asperger's since he didn't have >> language until >>> > 4 >>> > years old, but in all other ways he is in that functioning area. >> >>> > needs >>> > a low student to teacher ratio and staff that understands autism. >> He needs >>> > the same experiences as all high school kids: lockers, sports, >> social >>> > functions, changing classes, academic prep for possibly attending >> college. >>> > His academics are behind in some areas and he is definitely >> immature for >>> > his >>> > age, but he should be able to eventually finish high school and >> attend >>> > college. We would prefer that he not be mixed with some other >> disabilities >>> > since his maturity level does not equate with socially competent >> students. >>> > >>> > is PDD-Autism. She is lower functioning on the spectrum and >> may be >>> > mildly retarded. She is at a first grade level academically and >> will >>> > probably need assisted living all of her life. She is verbal, but >> cannot >>> > be >>> > reasoned with easily. She didn't have language until seven years >> old and >>> > is >>> > still progressing academically. We hope she will prove us wrong >> because of >>> > the intelligence we see in her eyes, but at this point, we must be >>> > realistic. She needs a more intense behavior program and constant >> adult >>> > supervision. >>> > >>> > Please respond with any schools that you think are worthy of >> researching >>> > for >>> > and/or . Your time is greatly appreciated. >>> > >>> > Sincerely, >>> > >>> > Kim >>> > >>> > Kim Ramsey >>> > >>> > The Westview School >>> > >>> > 1830 Kersten Dr. >>> > >>> > Houston, TX 77043 >>> > >>> > ext. 31 >>> > >>> > fax >>> > >>> > <mailto:kramsey@ westviewsch <mailto:kramsey% >> 40westviewschool .org> >>> > ool.org> >>> > kramsey@westviewsch <mailto:kramsey% 40westviewschool .org> >> ool.org >>> > >>> > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 12, 2007 Report Share Posted January 12, 2007 Melody and her husband are who started Aim High Academy they still handle most of the financial issues, but the administrator is Shiels. Aim High is a good place. I have enjoyed our discussion. Gauci wrote: You are right. I believe that the person we were so unhappy with was fired shortly after we had a very unprofessional and inadequate evaluation by her. That was Stacey Tominik. I am so glad that things are better and your child is successful there. That is what is so important and there are so few options around here. Is Melody Panzer in charge now? She was very interested in what we had to say. _____ From: Texas-Autism-Advocacy [mailto:Texas-Autism-Advocacy ] On Behalf Of Vickie McCraw Sent: Friday, January 12, 2007 8:08 AM To: Texas-Autism-Advocacy Subject: RE: Re: Monarch school , I guess this just goes to show what works for one child does not always work for another. I do not know when you had your experience at Aim High Academy, I do not know whether it was before or after they reorganized which was a little over a year and a half. We have been there for eight months and I am so pleased with the progress he is making. Their program is based on ABA principles however, the delivery is non-threatening, and in fact is very nurturing. The time was taken to deterimine what skills he had, where he was academically, and what behaviors needed to be addressed. All of these areas were considered when developing programs for him. This is a child who the public school let down at every turn, who in response developed some agressive behaviors, and still to this day hates the word school. Aim High Academy has helped him work through this behavior and the agression is almost to the point of being non-existent. He is back on track with reading, writing, math. All of his programs are geared to communication deficencies, he is now talking using full sentances, is egaging peers in interactive play, and is learing the social niceties. The Administrator, and the Lead Therapist are always available any time for any reason to discuss your child. You get daily communication, monthly parent meetings. I agree this is the forum to let everyone know their experiences have been. There so few options in this area. Gauci <kathryngauci (DOT) <mailto:kathryn%40gauci.com> com> wrote: You are so right that there are pluses and minuses to every program. I had a very bad experience with Aim High Academy. I guess things worked out the way they were meant to for both of us. I did just want to clarify one thing. I did not mean to give the impression that communication is less than adequate at Monarch. I would call their communication exceptional. 100% better than anything I have ever experienced before. They are certainly not perfect and there are a few questions that I have, but I have only been there a few months and those questions are not on the top of my list of priorities. I sat down with the head of the program just today on a situation with my son that I wanted to discuss. I got all of my questions answered and she appreciated to my input. She just emailed me to let me know he is having a good day. They are always a phone call or email away. No school is right for everyone. It is good to get all opinions and experiences out on this discussion board so we can all become better informed. _____ From: Texas-Autism- <mailto:Texas-Autism-Advocacy%40yahoogroups.com> Advocacy [mailto:Texas-Autism- <mailto:Texas-Autism-Advocacy%40yahoogroups.com> Advocacy ] On Behalf Of Vickie McCraw Sent: Thursday, January 11, 2007 1:24 PM To: Texas-Autism- <mailto:Texas-Autism-Advocacy%40yahoogroups.com> Advocacy Subject: Re: Re: Monarch school There are pluses and minuses to any educational program, however, what I found troublesome first hand about The Monarch School, is that communication is less than adequate. You go along and do everything they tell you to do, you spend time and money trying so desperately to get your child the help they need only to be told that your child is not suitable for their program. What I have learned the hard way is to not assume anything. If you think something should be happening and it is not ask questions lots and lots of questions. Get the answers in writing. I think sometimes we as parents of an autistic child feel gratitude when someone accepts our child into their program. We don't want to rock the boat and question what we do not understand because, we are afraid they will no longer want our child. Remember we are our childs best advovcate. Not being accepted by The Monarch School is the second best thing that ever happened to my son, the first was when I withdrew him from the Houston Independent School District. My son attends Aim High Academy which is located in Bellaire, Texas. This is an ABA program that was started by a mom and a dad who ran out of educational settings both public and private appropriate for their son. ginam <ginamhouston (DOT) <mailto:ginam%40houston.rr.com> rr.com> wrote: I have been on the tour several times. My understanding, there is no one-on-one instructions and supervision. That is the only way my child will learn, and most of the children with Autism they have issues with attention. Also, they made a point of saying that they " don't use ABA " . With all due respect, it is a very " ignorant " statement since everyone uses ABA whether they want to call it ABA or not. If you enforce a behavior or use a negative consequence for an unwanted behavior then you are following basic ABA principles. I think what they mean is that they do not use discrete trials in teaching, but they are heavy on the floor time/greenspan model. Austism Schools >>> > >>> > Hello, >>> > >>> > Thank you, in advance, for any help or guidance you may provide. >>> > >>> > My name is Kim Ramsey and I am the parent of two autistic >> children. >>> > is >>> > turning 15 this month and will be 13 next month. I work at >> The >>> > Westview School in Houston, Texas where both children attend. >> Westview is >>> > the only school in Houston specifically for PDD kids. We >> transferred the >>> > kids from public school two years ago because they simply could >> not meet >>> > their needs and we were afraid for their safety. is in his >> last year >>> > at >>> > Westview and we need to find a high school for him. We are >> currently >>> > investigating the private schools in Houston that may be a fit, >> but would >>> > like to find out about other schools since we would be willing to >> relocate >>> > for his education. By relocating, we would also need a school for >> . >>> > We >>> > would consider a boarding school for either child, if appropriate. >>> > >>> > is PDD-NOS. He is not Asperger's since he didn't have >> language until >>> > 4 >>> > years old, but in all other ways he is in that functioning area. >> >>> > needs >>> > a low student to teacher ratio and staff that understands autism. >> He needs >>> > the same experiences as all high school kids: lockers, sports, >> social >>> > functions, changing classes, academic prep for possibly attending >> college. >>> > His academics are behind in some areas and he is definitely >> immature for >>> > his >>> > age, but he should be able to eventually finish high school and >> attend >>> > college. We would prefer that he not be mixed with some other >> disabilities >>> > since his maturity level does not equate with socially competent >> students. >>> > >>> > is PDD-Autism. She is lower functioning on the spectrum and >> may be >>> > mildly retarded. She is at a first grade level academically and >> will >>> > probably need assisted living all of her life. She is verbal, but >> cannot >>> > be >>> > reasoned with easily. She didn't have language until seven years >> old and >>> > is >>> > still progressing academically. We hope she will prove us wrong >> because of >>> > the intelligence we see in her eyes, but at this point, we must be >>> > realistic. She needs a more intense behavior program and constant >> adult >>> > supervision. >>> > >>> > Please respond with any schools that you think are worthy of >> researching >>> > for >>> > and/or . Your time is greatly appreciated. >>> > >>> > Sincerely, >>> > >>> > Kim >>> > >>> > Kim Ramsey >>> > >>> > The Westview School >>> > >>> > 1830 Kersten Dr. >>> > >>> > Houston, TX 77043 >>> > >>> > ext. 31 >>> > >>> > fax >>> > >>> > <mailto:kramsey@ westviewsch <mailto:kramsey% >> 40westviewschool .org> >>> > ool.org> >>> > kramsey@westviewsch <mailto:kramsey% 40westviewschool .org> >> ool.org >>> > >>> > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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