Autism schools nyc
Hi everyone! I'm looking for school recommendations for my 5-year-old daughter with autism who will be starting kindergarten this fall.
I'm open to any school—public, private, charter. We live in the Bronx, so the Bronx and Manhattan would be ideal, but I'm willing to hear about great schools anywhere in the city
She'll be starting kindergarten and has an IEP. She's autistic (Level 2) and her developmental pediatrician recently recommended updates to her IEP, including:
- An AAC device
- Speech therapy 3x a week
- Occupational therapy
- 12 month
- A structured, autism-focused classroom with staff experienced in supporting minimally speaking children
I'm trying to find a school that's nurturing, has strong communication with parents, and really helps kids make progress.
If your child attended a school you loved (or one you would avoid), I'd really appreciate hearing your experience. I'm especially interested in:
- Teacher quality
- Speech/OT services
- Classroom environment
- Communication with families
- Whether your child made meaningful progress
Thank you so much! This process has been overwhelming, so any recommendations or advice would mean a lot.