Bochur with Asperger's Syndrome

amother

Slateblue

Tue, May 12 2015, 12:47 am

Can anyone suggest a Yeshiva for a 15 y/o boy with Asperger's Syndrome?
One was suggested, but we found that it was not filled with basically good, erlich, if somewhat quirky boys, but rather with kids who would never have a chance getting in anywhere else.

My son is newly diagnosed, ie, unnoticed by everyone for 15 years, and he's not off the derech, chalilah. He simply needs a small place, where he won't get lost, and where they'll help him grow despite his akwardness. He speaks a Chassidishe Yiddish, but also a perfect English, is bright but not interested in becoming a Rosh Yeshivah, and we live in the States, but would consider something abroad if it was truly suitable.

Thanks.

amother

Powderblue

Tue, May 12 2015, 9:40 pm

it's hard without knowing your son's academic capabilities, I'm assuming they're ok if he made it through elementary school without any problems

there is a yeshiva in Florida, Doresh, that has a really big focus on developing life and social skills,
however, I don't know if a lot of the boys there have academic challenges as well, you would have to research that