Schools for Asperger's & Autism


Students with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) including Asperger's Syndrome will find specialized support in some boarding schools. This can be a worthwhile alternative to public schools and crowded, noisy classrooms. With smaller class sizes and applied experience in dealing with previous students who also have autism, these schools are uniquely prepared to help kids develop to their greatest potential.

For parents of children suffering from autism spectrum disorders (ASD), boarding school in fact offers unique advantages. The smaller class sizes are far more amenable to specialized instruction or attention, and boarding presents a well controlled environment that can be customized to meet the needs of autistic kids. In some cases, schools may even have specialized programming to help treat kids with autism or Asperger's Syndrome.

Inquiring about schools with Asperger's Syndrome support

As you investigate schools that promise to help children with autism or Asperger's there are a number of things you need to bear in mind closely. Create a list beginning with these points:

"It's the best thing I could ever do for her. Tuition is high, no doubt about it. But I urge parents to try it out for six months, and see how much peace it brings to your life - not just for your child but for you too."

—Shaune, parent of an autistic child in private school

  • What is the school's success rate in helping students who have autism? How do they support this claim? What variation in experience do they have in dealing with children who have Asperger's or autism?
  • How does the school deal with various students' requirements concerning structure, routine and austerity?
  • How do they notify parents of alterations to the child's environment, including classrooms, dorms, grounds, etc?
  • What are the specialized strategies employed by the boarding school and how well do these fit with the particular needs of your child?
  • What are your gut feelings and intuitions as you investigate and talk to the the schools offering autism support?

Learn more from the boarding schools for kids with Asperger's Syndrome or autism (ASD), as they are listed below.

Dealing with autism and Asperger's

As a parent of an autistic child you know difficult it is to deal with autism. It's difficult for everyone involved, of course, including teachers as well as your autistic child. Your child likely recognizes that other students are learning more easily and that other kids can do things your child cannot. In a specialized environment he or she will be relieved of many of the daily frustrations of living with autism. But this can be alleviated by placing your child in an anvironment where teachers, fellow students - and everyone your child lives with, in fact - will understand your child's disorder.

And as far as that goes, a boarding school offers uniquely effective care for kids with Asperger's Syndrome and other forms of autism.

Trinity College School Trinity College School
55 Deblaquire Street North, Port Hope, Ontario, L1A 4K7
Type: Liberal Arts
St. Margaret's School St. Margaret's School
1080 Lucas Avenue, Victoria, British Columbia, V8X 3P7
Type: Traditional, International Baccalaureate
Applewood Academy for Progressive Learning Applewood Academy for Progressive Learning
72 Orchard Dr., Belleville, Ontario, K8P2K7
Type: Progressive
McDonald International Academy McDonald International Academy
920 Yonge Street, 2nd Floor, Toronto, Ontario, M4W 3C7
Type: Traditional
Niagara Christian Collegiate Niagara Christian Collegiate
2619 Niagara Parkway, Fort Erie, Ontario, L2A 5M4
Type: Traditional
Robert Land Academy Robert Land Academy
6727 South Chippawa Road, Wellandport, Ontario, L0R 2J0
Type: Traditional
North Star Academy North Star Academy
950 Élodie-Boucher, Laval, Quebec, H7W 0C6
Type: Traditional
Dewey Institute Dewey Institute
119 Wellington Street, Bracebridge, Ontario, P1L 1E2
Type: Traditional
Agate Private School Agate Private School
43 Chaplin Ave, St. Catharines, Ontario, L2R 2E4
Type: Progressive
Mennonite Collegiate Institute Mennonite Collegiate Institute
Box 250, 466 Mary Street, Gretna, Manitoba, R0G 0V0
Type: Traditional
Rosthern Junior College High School Rosthern Junior College High School
410 6 Ave, Rosthern, Saskatchewan, S0K 3R0
Type: Progressive
Bishop's College School Bishop's College School
80 chemin Moulton Hill, Sherbrooke, Quebec, J1M 1Z8
Type: Traditional, International Baccalaureate
The Sacred Heart School of Montreal The Sacred Heart School of Montreal
3635 Atwater Avenue, Montreal, Quebec, H3H 1Y4
Type: Traditional
Ridley College Ridley College
2 Ridley Road, St. Catharines, Ontario, L2R 7C3
Type: Progressive, International Baccalaureate
College Bourget College Bourget
65 Rue Saint-Pierre, Rigaud, Quebec, J0P 1P0
Type: Traditional
Trafalgar Castle School Trafalgar Castle School
401 Reynolds Street, Whitby, Ontario, L1N 3W9
Type: Liberal Arts
Kells Academy Kells Academy
6865 De Maisonneuve West/6645 De Maisonneuve West, Montreal, Quebec, H4B 1T1/H4B 2Y3
Type: Traditional
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