Specialized APRAXIA preschools???? Are there any?

[Guest guest]

Hi there,

I live in Florham Park, NJ and have heard wonderful things (from this

board and other sources) about the Summit Speech School. Sadly, I've

also learned they won't take Apraxic kids anymore. But I haven't come

across any other preschools that seem to specialize in Apraxia? Are

there any?

Can anyone recommend a good preschool in my area? My son will

definitely need a specialized preschool program.

Any help is greatly appreciated,

Angie

[Guest guest]

Angie

I live in Essex County and was directed to my local district

preschool disabled program when my son turned 3. As with all

children, each one has individual needs. A typical preschool at

3 is usually filled with toddlers who have just been potty trained

and are in preschool to encourage social skills and independence

from their parents.

The cut off day can be October 1st or December 31st. The teacher

should be able to assess the social and emotional development, but I

would request a visit to oversee how your child is interacting and

participating in the classroom. Most 3 year olds still are

developing their speech skills so you will notice a quiet

interaction of play and imagination.

As a parent it is totally up to you to decide if you would like to

have speech integrated into the classroom or privately take your

child after school hours. It may benefit an apraxic child to have a

situation where speech is part of the curriculum and have therapists

who are familiar with apraxia and treatment than to supplement

privately and not see any results.

To me this is a waste of time and money. If you do not see progress

within

3 months you need to reassess the program and look for other

therapies, such as OT, PT or vision therapy to name a few.

If you look in the archives of this messageboard you may find

several messages relating to mainstream vs. special ed. Again, you

need to visit these classrooms and see if it is the right fit for

your child. If your school district does not have an appropriate

program, you may look outside your district.

Good luck to you!

Joanne

Do you have any outside evaluations or progress reports from private

therapists? I would bring these into the meeting showing his

weaknesses and how the school could benefit him through therapy. I

had stressed his frustration level and lack of motor planning. He

was unable to wave good bye and consistently broke his toys b/c he

knew how not to play with them except to bang and smash them.

If you are looking for a private special education school for you

child, but don't know where to start, go to this website...

www.ASAH.org

Have you looked at Allegro School, Inc. or

Children's Center for Therapy & Learning, Inc.

[Guest guest]

Hi Joanne,

I also live in Essex County and am researching preschools for my son

who will soon turn three, although we dont have a diagnosis yet i

would like to know whats out there since he is delayed in speech for

whatever reason. could you please let me know what school your son

attends? did you look at many? did he adjust quickly?

thank you so much

is

>

> Angie

>

>

> I live in Essex County and was directed to my local district

> preschool disabled program when my son turned 3. As with all

> children, each one has individual needs. A typical preschool at

> 3 is usually filled with toddlers who have just been potty trained

> and are in preschool to encourage social skills and independence

> from their parents.

> The cut off day can be October 1st or December 31st. The teacher

> should be able to assess the social and emotional development, but I

> would request a visit to oversee how your child is interacting and

> participating in the classroom. Most 3 year olds still are

> developing their speech skills so you will notice a quiet

> interaction of play and imagination.

>

> As a parent it is totally up to you to decide if you would like to

> have speech integrated into the classroom or privately take your

> child after school hours. It may benefit an apraxic child to have a

> situation where speech is part of the curriculum and have therapists

> who are familiar with apraxia and treatment than to supplement

> privately and not see any results.

> To me this is a waste of time and money. If you do not see progress

> within

> 3 months you need to reassess the program and look for other

> therapies, such as OT, PT or vision therapy to name a few.

>

> If you look in the archives of this messageboard you may find

> several messages relating to mainstream vs. special ed. Again, you

> need to visit these classrooms and see if it is the right fit for

> your child. If your school district does not have an appropriate

> program, you may look outside your district.

>

> Good luck to you!

> Joanne

>

> Do you have any outside evaluations or progress reports from private

> therapists? I would bring these into the meeting showing his

> weaknesses and how the school could benefit him through therapy. I

> had stressed his frustration level and lack of motor planning. He

> was unable to wave good bye and consistently broke his toys b/c he

> knew how not to play with them except to bang and smash them.

>

> If you are looking for a private special education school for you

> child, but don't know where to start, go to this website...

> www.ASAH.org

>

> Have you looked at Allegro School, Inc. or

> Children's Center for Therapy & Learning, Inc.

>