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Hi Kerry:
My son Jacob is almost 10 years old and in 4th grade. He has been in a collaborative since kindergarten. Merrimack Education Collaborative in Massachusetts). I have been very pleased with it. The program really focuses on communication skills, and since Jacob is non-verbal they have worked with a picture system (Mayer-Johnson) and computer programs that 'say' the words for him. He has been quite successful with this and we are hoping to move to a handheld voice output device when he is ready.
I was also nervous when he initially went into a full day program but he really surprised me and did very well. he loves going to school each day and is looking forward to the bus this morning after 4 days off (as am I!)
Good luck with your choice! Renee Brogan
----- Original Message -----From: Kerry HeadleySent: Friday, November 24, 2006 9:52 AMSubject: [pws-autism] Educational Options for children with P-WS and AutismHi Everyone,
I've been thinking lately about education/school options for my son
J.R. who is almost 8. I'd love to hear what everyone is doing
regarding elementary and middle-school programming options.
J.R. is still in kindergarten right now (second time) and I'm trying
to map out a plan for the next few years for him. I love the school
he's attending right now but want to explore a home tutoring/school
day blend. I'm just a little concerned how he'll do with a full-day
at school.
Looking forward to hearing from everyone.
Kerry, Mom to J.R.
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