Ask Stefanie - Mainstream or Special Placement

Stefanie is a Mental Health Consultant specializing in OCD, Anxiety, ADHD, PANDAS, and other related mental health disorders. She meets with the parents of children who have these disorders so that they can speak openly and honestly about their child. Based on an in- depth consultation and intake process, they collaborate on selecting a team of doctors that will be most appropriate for the child.   Should we mainstream our "grey area" child think about Special Needs School?  A tough decision many parents face.  Deciding where your  "grey area" child would be happiest at school can be a very tough decision.  The academic, social, and emotional pieces are all important pieces of the puzzle that parents need to consider when making this decision.  Ask Stefanie interviews Chantal Afalo a Special Needs & Educational Advisor, and Linda Gardener The Admissions Director for The Aaron School, a private special education school K-12, to determine what parents need to conside