Guest guest Posted June 22, 2005 Report Share Posted June 22, 2005 Hi Debbie-- Eddie is starting the Lakeview School, right here in Edison, on July 1. It's not a school for the deaf, but Eddie has so many other needs that can be addressed better than at Katzenbach. Eddie did well at Katzenbach, but has shown no interest in sign language & the speech pathologist there has no expertise (or interest) in augmentative communication (or multiply handicapped kids... you may have heard the same from Steffi). I'm going to miss the people who tried to help him and cared so much. I cried a lot on the last day, in part because Eddie has no idea he's not going back. I hope the transition isn't too hard on him. Lakeview is run by the CP Association of Middlesex County & most of their students use alternative means of communication. (It was the first school I looked at for Eddie, but it was only 1/2 day preschool.) It has a great reputation. Eddie's private therapists have all worked there, and a friend of my sister is on staff. I'm optimistic that he'll get what he was missing. Joanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 22, 2005 Report Share Posted June 22, 2005 Hi Joanne, Murray from Manalapan. How are you? I am curious as to where the school is you are sending Eddie. I am always looking for the future and never heard of this school. When you have a chance and you can email me directly at _Jayem14@..._ (mailto:Jayem14@...) could you give me a bit more information. I was speaking with Debbie a while ago and maybe we can all meet up one day. It is a shame that we all live close and never get together. Hope to talk soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 23, 2005 Report Share Posted June 23, 2005 Hi -- Getting together sounds like a great idea. Eddie has no school from mid August until after Labor Day & I'll be looking for things to do. Will we see you in Miami? I'll write about the new school soon. He starts next week. Joanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 23, 2005 Report Share Posted June 23, 2005 Unfortunately, we will not be going to Miami. We have not gone since the Texas conference and I miss it. Going to Texas was such a great experience for us that I am hoping one of these years we will be able to go again. We will make plans soon and hopefully coordinate with Debbie too. curious about the school too!!! when you have time let me know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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