Two recent additions to the array of private schools in NYC focus on the twice exceptional child - that child who has excellent cognitive ability but also a learning disability, ADHD, or emotional or social difficulty which impacts their success - thus 2e. The Quad Preschool opened it's doors in September, 2010 as did the Lang School (K-8).
The time is right for these schools to open as I think there is a real need. In my work with children as a school psychologist, CPSE Chairperson and as a special needs educational consultant, I have seen many children who have been exceptionally bright but were hampered by social or learning problems. They often had superior language skills but couldn't concentrate or listen in a group - one on one with an adult they were a delight. It was often difficult to find the right school for these children, because in spite of their learning difficulties, they need high level language stimulation and an enriched curriculum - as well as the right educational, behavioral and emotional remediation and support. Without that stimulation, there is increased danger of underachievement and a lack of motivation.
I'ts wonderful to have these "twice exceptional" schools as special needs private school options in NYC.
