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<blockquote data-quote="dadside" data-source="post: 356719" data-attributes="member: 5707"><p>I fully agree that you should not send your child to Costa Rica. And I'd consider Canada only if there was some program so unique and appropriate there -- but I've not seen any that can't be found in a licensed US program.</p><p> </p><p>I only know about one "wilderness" program in Hawaii, and it is not like most other places you more commonly hear about, so I don't know that the outcome would be the same. There may be more than one wilderness operation in Hawaii, and that could make a difference, but I do know that the isolation of where they operated made a big positive difference in my son's achievement in a program in Utah.</p><p> </p><p>As for you Easy Child and her apparent reluctance to recommend other places, I'd suggest finding a different Easy Child. Also, you should be aware that different ECs operate differently. Some may only help find a place. Some, for more money of course, may follow your child's progress etc, perhaps intervening with the school/program if appropriate, or recommending a new placement. And some less-than-open/honest ECs will accept fees from schools for placements - even while accepting fees from the parents.</p><p> </p><p>Do you have a good understanding of the kind pf place your son should go to next? Options range from a clinically-oriented facility to what approaches an open-campus atmosphere. Therapy provided differs. Outdoor activities may be "right" for some, while music may be key for others. My sense is that better definition of needs is in order, as well as perhaps a new Easy Child.</p><p> </p><p>Finally, when you do select a school/program, don't pay for more than a month at a time. There are several reasons why not. Similarly, don't sign a long-term contract obligating you to pay. And, be sure the school/program will certify grades and course completion for everything actually completed. (At least one school wouldn't certify anything for students enrolled less than a full year!) You never know how something that looks good will actually work out until it is in action.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="dadside, post: 356719, member: 5707"] I fully agree that you should not send your child to Costa Rica. And I'd consider Canada only if there was some program so unique and appropriate there -- but I've not seen any that can't be found in a licensed US program. I only know about one "wilderness" program in Hawaii, and it is not like most other places you more commonly hear about, so I don't know that the outcome would be the same. There may be more than one wilderness operation in Hawaii, and that could make a difference, but I do know that the isolation of where they operated made a big positive difference in my son's achievement in a program in Utah. As for you Easy Child and her apparent reluctance to recommend other places, I'd suggest finding a different Easy Child. Also, you should be aware that different ECs operate differently. Some may only help find a place. Some, for more money of course, may follow your child's progress etc, perhaps intervening with the school/program if appropriate, or recommending a new placement. And some less-than-open/honest ECs will accept fees from schools for placements - even while accepting fees from the parents. Do you have a good understanding of the kind pf place your son should go to next? Options range from a clinically-oriented facility to what approaches an open-campus atmosphere. Therapy provided differs. Outdoor activities may be "right" for some, while music may be key for others. My sense is that better definition of needs is in order, as well as perhaps a new Easy Child. Finally, when you do select a school/program, don't pay for more than a month at a time. There are several reasons why not. Similarly, don't sign a long-term contract obligating you to pay. And, be sure the school/program will certify grades and course completion for everything actually completed. (At least one school wouldn't certify anything for students enrolled less than a full year!) You never know how something that looks good will actually work out until it is in action. [/QUOTE]
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