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  • Rock Point School
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    Rock Point School

    Burlington, VT

    1 Rock Point Rd, Burlington, Vermont 05408

    Rock Point School offers a supportive, specialized all-gender boarding school in the wonderful college town of Burlington, VT. Our vibrant community thrives in a historic building nestled on 130 acres on the shores of Lake Champlain minutes from downtown Burlington, VT. Our natural setting and the cultural college town of Burlington are our campus, lab, and classroom.We work with high school students who are bright… >>More about Rock Point School

    9 - 12
    Coed
    38 Students
    Teachers
  • The Glenholme School
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    The Glenholme School

    Washington, CT

    81 Sabbaday Ln, Washington, Connecticut 06793

    The Glenholme School, located in Washington, Connecticut, seeks to help service various special needs students. There are many schools across the country that are not equipped with dealing with various special needs. The Glenholme School is not only equipped but is also on the cutting edge of being there for these special needs. Whether it's autism, Asperger's Syndrome, OCD, depression, or anxiety, this school… >>More about The Glenholme School

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    82 Students
    22 Teachers

More About Autism & Aspergers Schools

Autism-only settings can be tremendously beneficial for children with ASD, particularly those with more severe challenges. With appropriate adaptations in place, children with autism can focus more on learning and less on approximating the social behaviors of neurotypical peers. Without sensory distractions, children with autism can let go of some of their anxiety and truly relax. Autism-only facilities can spend their money on students’ needs with autism, which means better technology and more appropriate furnishings. In autism-only schools, kids can focus on activities that are more in keeping with their interests and abilities. For example, they can participate in independent sports rather than team sports if the latter causes them distress. While people with autism don’t always connect personally, being at an autism-only school can allow them to find others to share common interests. They may feel understood by their peers instead of on the outside. Knowing that their child is in an autism-specific setting can relieve anxiety caused by concern over their child’s level of performance in a typical school or work situation.

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