Who We Serve
Students come to The Joy School because they struggle academically, socially, or with general difficulties.
Academically, students may be on or below grade level in one or more subject areas. They may be surviving at their school, but are not reaching their full potential despite receiving additional support.
Socially, students may need support with social pragmatics, social cues, and perspective-taking.
General difficulties include any learning difference that affects their learning throughout the day.
Student Profile & Common Diagnoses
ACADEMIC DIFFICULTIES
Developmental Coordination Disorder, Specific Learning Disorder with impairments in reading (dyslexia), mathematics (dyscalculia),
and/or written expression (dysgraphia).
SOCIAL DIFFICULTIES
Social (pragmatic) Communication Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder (high functioning).
GENERAL DIFFICULTIES
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, Language Disorders (expressive/receptive),
Executive Functioning, Processing Deficits, Anxiety.
Our focus is on serving the academic and social needs of children with learning differences, and therefore, we are not equipped to serve students with significant behavioral or emotional issues.
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