Comments on: Mill Springs Academy

By: Sybil

Sybil — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 23:25:52 +0000

Sheri – I have a daughter who has been attending Mill Springs for two years now. I can’t tell you how great it is to have a school (faculty & students) who support each other. Aspergers is tough – especially for the child – but the pain it causes a parent to see your child not fit in socially is heartbreaking. We no longer feel that she is alone – she has friends and support from her teachers and other staff that have given her the confidence to do things we never thought possible for her. Academics flourish when your child finds acceptance and much of their stress is removed. Good luck on your search and please visit Mill Springs to see these wonderful students support each other and the happy environement in which they thrive. We searched many, many schools and Mill Springs is one of a kind.

By: Del

Del — Thu, 08 May 2008 03:13:31 +0000

We have a child with Asperger’s who is doing quite well at Mill Springs, both academically and socially. The social atmosphere has allowed her to succeed, and her overall self-esteem is better than it would be at a so-called mainstream school.

By: Linda

Linda — Tue, 06 May 2008 15:58:21 +0000

We are considering this school for our daughter. She will start 3rd grade next year. We have heard wonderful things so far. My question is for students with a weakness in math. She has ADHD, is a strong reader-but does have difficulty with handwriting and composition. Does anyone know what kind of programs they have for math.

By: William

William — Sun, 04 May 2008 02:55:29 +0000

The Orton Gillingham method really is the most researched based approach for students with dyslexia. It’s the one recommended by the International Dyslexia Association. (The 504 School in Atlanta uses this method to teach elementary students who also have adhd.)

By: Sheri

Sheri — Sun, 13 Apr 2008 15:44:01 +0000

I have researched Mill Springs, and so far am pleased with everything I’ve learned. I do however, wonder if anyone has had a son or daughter with Aspergers, that attended this school, and, if so, how did they do socially?
I did read, that in the summer camp program, they emphasize alot on social skills.

By: Richard

Richard — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 10:53:07 +0000

No name: Research based curricula are the hot new thing but the success of such programs depends on the research cited and how it’s turned into a curriculum, not to mention who the teachers are who are putting it all into practice.

In fact, almost every school in the LD support area has a research based reading curriculum based on the work of Anna Gillingham.

By: No name

No name — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 06:59:54 +0000

Wow this is so puzzling that a school that does all this does not have a strong research based reading program in place for the high school level. From what I understand the schools that have this are the GOW and New Community school. While the New Community School can get a student with reading and writing disabilities prepared for college, the GOW seems to focus on students that are headed to college.

By: Brooke Pena

Brooke Pena — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 18:41:01 +0000

This school has helped our daughter and brought priceless peace to our family. In third grade she came to Mill Springs with ADHD, a Tic Disorder, chronic hives for 6 years, and few friends. It felt like we had visited alomost every doctor in the Atlanta area for her. Despite medication, She was blinking so much she could barely read, clearing her throat, and sniffing all day. Within a week of attending MS her tics went almost unnoticeable from the stress reduction she experienced. After a year, tics are not an issue, and some medications have been reduced. The support we have received from the teachers and other parents has also been incredible. What a change from the judgemental, critical environment we came from. We have a lot of work ahead, but we are no longer alone!

By: Sarah

Sarah — Sun, 09 Mar 2008 04:10:35 +0000

Robin, I attended Mill Springs for the end of 8th and all of 9th grades. I had the same trouble that your son is having. My problem was, I have epilepsy. Mill Springs not only attended my physical needs, but also my emotional and academic needs.

When I left Mill Springs in 9th grade, I had gotten straight A’s and made MANY friends. I took the SAT class offered there and made HUGE improvements on it when I took it for the second time. I got into half of the colleges I applied to and am now in my Freshman year at Kennesaw State.

By: Robin

Robin — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 14:18:16 +0000

My son has been tested and there doesn’t seem to be a diagnosed problem. He has had trouble passing tests all through middle school and now, into high school. He understands the work, but can’t pass the tests for one reason or another. He is failing his core classes and has low self esteem as a result. I don’t want him to feel that I’ve placed him with other students that have behavioral issues or physical handicaps. Does anyone out there have a student like mine that would recommend this school?