Schools for Asperger's & Autism

Students with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) including Asperger's Syndrome will find specialized support in some boarding schools. This can be a worthwhile alternative to public schools and crowded, noisy classrooms. With smaller class sizes and applied experience in dealing with previous students who also have autism, these schools are uniquely prepared to help kids develop to their greatest potential.

For parents of children suffering from autism spectrum disorders (ASD), boarding school in fact offers unique advantages. The smaller class sizes are far more amenable to specialized instruction or attention, and boarding presents a well controlled environment that can be customized to meet the needs of autistic kids. In some cases, schools may even have specialized programming to help treat kids with autism or Asperger's Syndrome.

Inquiring about schools with Asperger's Syndrome support

As you investigate schools that promise to help children with autism or Asperger's there are a number of things you need to bear in mind closely. Create a list beginning with these points:

• What is the school's success rate in helping students who have autism? How do they support this claim? What variation in experience do they have in dealing with children who have Asperger's or autism?
• How does the school deal with various students' requirements concerning structure, routine and austerity?
• How do they notify parents of alterations to the child's environment, including classrooms, dorms, grounds, etc?
• What are the specialized strategies employed by the boarding school and how well do these fit with the particular needs of your child?
• What are your gut feelings and intuitions as you investigate and talk to the the schools offering autism support?

Learn more from the boarding schools for kids with Asperger's Syndrome or autism (ASD), as they are listed below.

Dealing with autism and Asperger's

As a parent of an autistic child you know difficult it is to deal with autism. It's difficult for everyone involved, of course, including teachers as well as your autistic child. Your child likely recognizes that other students are learning more easily and that other kids can do things your child cannot. In a specialized environment he or she will be relieved of many of the daily frustrations of living with autism. But this can be alleviated by placing your child in an anvironment where teachers, fellow students - and everyone your child lives with, in fact - will understand your child's disorder.

And as far as that goes, a boarding school offers uniquely effective care for kids with Asperger's Syndrome and other forms of autism.

	Havergal College 1451 Avenue Road, Toronto, Ontario, M5N 2H9 Type: Liberal Arts
	Trinity College School 55 Deblaquire Street North, Port Hope, Ontario, L1A 4K7 Type: Liberal Arts
	Applewood Academy for Progressive Learning 72 Orchard Dr., Belleville, Ontario, K8P2K7 Type: Progressive
	Niagara Christian Collegiate 2619 Niagara Parkway, Fort Erie, Ontario, L2A 5M4 Type: Traditional
	McDonald International Academy 920 Yonge Street, 2nd Floor, Toronto, Ontario, M4W 3C7 Type: Traditional
	Robert Land Academy 6727 South Chippawa Road, Wellandport, Ontario, L0R 2J0 Type: Traditional
	Dewey Institute 119 Wellington Street, Bracebridge, Ontario, P1L 1E2 Type: Traditional
	Bishop's College School 80 chemin Moulton Hill, Sherbrooke, Quebec, J1M 1Z8 Type: Traditional, International Baccalaureate
	Agate Private School 43 Chaplin Ave, St Catharines, Ontario, L2R 2E4 Type: Progressive
	College Bourget 65 Rue Saint-Pierre, Rigaud, Quebec, J0P 1P0 Type: Traditional
	Brookes Westshore 1939 Sooke Rd, Victoria, British Columbia, V9B 1W2 Type: Progressive, International Baccalaureate
	The Sacred Heart School of Montreal 3635 Atwater Avenue, Montreal, Quebec, H3H 1Y4 Type: Traditional
	Rosthern Junior College High School 410 6 Ave, Rosthern, Saskatchewan, S0K 3R0 Type: Progressive
	Trafalgar Castle School 401 Reynolds Street, Whitby, Ontario, L1N 3W9 Type: Liberal Arts
	Kells Academy 6865 De Maisonneuve West/6645 De Maisonneuve West, Montreal, Quebec, H4B 1T1/H4B 2Y3 Type: Traditional
	Ridley College 2 Ridley Road, St. Catharines, Ontario, L2R 7C3 Type: Progressive, International Baccalaureate
	St. Margaret's School 1080 Lucas Avenue, Victoria, British Columbia, V8X 3P7 Type: Traditional, International Baccalaureate