Hans's parents called the Lynbrook Huntington Center on the recommendation of friends in October 2008. They were moving and were very concerned about Hans's education since he was not only moving to a new neighborhood and a new school, but also had been classified as speech and language delayed. Homework with their third-grader was taking in excess of two hours each night. Since both parents were nurses, their shifts meant that many times they were unavailable to give Hans the extra academic support he required to master the skills needed for success. Hans himself shared during his academic evaluation that homework took around 15 hours a week. Everyone was experiencing difficulty and frustration due to Hans's lack of proficiency in all academic areas. It was their goal to see their son transition from a special-education classroom to a regular classroom and feel empowered to be an independent, capable learner.

Hans began instruction immediately. Hans has completed all of the work in his verbal program guide and has advanced to the next grade level. He is currently working on story writing, note taking, and English and language arts standardized test prep. Hans's math skills on his initial academic evaluation indicated no mastery in any category. Today, Hans has gained all of the requisite skills needed for his age and grade.

Hans continued at Huntington and is now in sixth grade. He has moved from a self-contained classroom to an inclusion class where he enjoys the academics as well as the camaraderie with his fellow students. His parents are delighted to see their son successful in both his academic endeavors and social relationships. Hans has made many friends in his class and his parents watch with pride as their only child participates in the entire academic and social opportunities afforded him. In class, he is accepted as "one of the boys" now that he is successful in the academics of the classroom. Hans has become a competent, capable student with the desire to succeed.

Hans first began at Huntington as a shy, quiet child. He is now confident, speaking with ease to both students and teachers. His classroom teachers have remarked at the wonderful growth in Hans's participation and leadership within his classroom. His parents have told us on numerous occasions that they want to keep Hans at Huntington throughout his school years. We are all so very proud of Hans and his success.

FROM: Hans