New Connections Awards Night
June 24, 2007 by Guy
New Connections Academy where my son attends school in Palatine had its inaugural Awards Night on May 29. The kids all really got into the evening and had a wonderful time. It was so great to see them all enjoy celebrating their year and it was very special for me as a parent.
The folks at New Connections Academy are doing a wonderful job with these children who suffer from “high functioning” Autism and Asperger’s Syndrome. Higher functioning autistic spectrum kids are very difficult to place in general education or even special education. Their academic capabilities are high, extremely high in many cases, but understanding of their disorder is not.
To be honest, I was almost in tears when my son came home after his first day with a reading book for his grade level. These kids have enormous potential and can do very well in the right environment and with the right instruction. New Connections Academy is paving new ground in this regard with their comprehensive program and I highly encourage it for any student on the higher end of the spectrum.
I WAS THERE! My son attends New Connections as well, and it’s the first time in his life where he’s so PROUD of how he’s doing! They really know how to accentuate the positives in these children, and I am blessed to have him attend such a school!
I was there as well. We have moved away and I am trying to reconnect my son with his friends from NCA. I sent Guy a flickr mail with my contact info.
My middle school son has Asperger’s and someone just recommended this school to me. I’m having trouble finding information on the internet about the school. Can you help? YOu both seem pleased with your experiences there.
My son is in middle school and I’m looking for information about the school. Can you help?
http://www.counselingconnections.net/
Try this website!!
I am pleased to hear so many good things. I recently started working at NCA and I couldn’t be hapier with the program, the staff and the students. It is amazing to see the changes in students even in the short time that I’ve been there. I hope that some of you have found the information for the school.
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&rls=com.microsoft:en-us:IE-SearchBox&rlz=1I7SUNA&sa=X&oi=spell&resnum=0&ct=result&cd=1&q=new+connections+academy+palatine&spell=1
I’ve worked for these schools for 7 years. First at South Campus our sister school and then from the first day we opened at New Connections Academy. This is a place where I understand finally how work can feel like a home and family. I have been witness to amazing things since the opening of our NCA school and I am very pleased to work with such a caring staff. These kids bring us to tears but I’m pleased to say their happy ones. We spend many hours designing the curriculum and programming for each student and it pays off. These students are finally making the most of their potential as students and I’m so proud to be part of their success.