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Old 05-23-2009, 05:25 PM
 
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Hello,

I'm moving my family to Austin later this summer. We'll be living in the Round Rock ISD area near Anderson Mill / Jollyville / 78750.

We have a 4-year old son who has developmental delays with speech (dyspraxia) and motor. He has a great IED program in the school system where we live now (they're recommending a 4-day therapy week in preschool for next year). We've heard that RR ISD only offers a 2-day program.

I'm hoping that someone out there can shed some light on what the options are like so we can provide the best care for our son in the NW Austin region. Does RR ISD extend their program to more sessions a week depending on a child's needs? Are their sessions effective? What private therapy options exist in that area.

We would truly appreciate any information you can offer. It's a great concern for us to set up a program for him so he can have everything he needs to build a successful life.
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Old 05-23-2009, 07:35 PM
 
Location: New London County, CT
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A small and excellent option: www.swankenrichmentcenter.com
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Old 05-23-2009, 10:25 PM
 
Location: Greater Seattle, WA Metro Area
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Are you tied to NW Austin? I know that Kiker Elementary in SW Austin (Circle C Ranch) has a full time 5 day a week preschool in conjunction with the Circle C Child Development Center. They integrate all abilities into the classroom. I have known several of the teachers and they are fabulous!
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Old 05-24-2009, 08:44 AM
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AISD has a program with PPCD classes (preschool program for children with disabilities, i think is the title) where the kids get tested and "qualified" then are placed in a special preschool program at their neighborhood school.My son qualified on speech and language delays, so sounds as if your son would qualify also. RRISD may have something similar. I would call the district(s) and talk with someone at special ed...
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Old 05-24-2009, 06:26 PM
 
Location: Austin
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I would consult with your pediatrician. He or she may have a list of providers in your area.

A private school option is Capitol School. They offer 5 day per week programs for preschool through 3rd grade, each class is led by a speech-language pathologist. They are located near Koenig Lane and Burnet Road in Austin. There are likely other families enrolled in that program who live in your area, so carpooling may be an option. Good luck.
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Old 05-25-2009, 09:08 AM
 
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Seems like 4-days a week of private therapy will become very pricy over the long term. It may be more economical to have him tested and then transitioned into a preschool w/ a resident speech pathologist and developmental coach
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