So I am looking for thoughts about this rehabilitation vs compensation idea. Frankly if DD's areas of weakness could be remediated that would be great.
Pemb, this is a complicated business. As you know.
I would ask them what they do for issues that simply cannot be remediated. From what I read, many dysgraphics find good work-arounds-- for some, typing is a life-saver, for others, voice-to-text software works well-- but it is not something that magically goes away if you get enough OT. Most dyslexia is remediable, I think, but it seems as though your DD may have things going on that can't be fixed fast.
If they are interested only in people with quickly fixable disabilites, who will turn out to be "just regular gifted," then it will be a poor fit.
My philosophy as a parent-- and again, my kids' needs are different from yours-- has been to remediate and compensate both. Our perspective is that you fix what can be fixed, but you also acknowledge that disability is part of life, and there may be differences that persist and will need to be lived with. We do not want to close any doors early in our kids' education. And I don't see the need to be rigid about assuming our kids will outgrow every aspect of their issues.
It sounds like a bad fit to me, though you may want to go observe to be very confident in your decision. I hope those other schools turn out to be something workable!
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