schannel's Blog

Some of you may or may not know that much about charter schools. Here's a definition for you. An independently run but tax-supported K-12 public school created with a different educational philosophy and curriculum than other schools.

Did you know that there is a FANTASTIC NON PROFIT charter school located right here in Painesville, OH? This is a FREE public school which operates as part of the Public School System of the State of Ohio. But what truly makes it fantastic is that the curriculum is based around kids with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Asperger's Disorder (high functioning autism). They work with kids who would other wise night be shunned against in your typical public schools. They use techniques such as Therapeutic Martial Arts and Cognitive Therapy along with Social Skills training.

What makes them truly great is their mission "Summit Academy Schools build hope, success and well-being through advocacy and education for children with special needs." Oh yes, for alot of kids with ADHD and Asberger's, it is a "special need".   

I encourage any and all of you to check out their website and see what they are all about. And if you know of anyone who's got a child with ADHD or Asberger's who may be struggling in school... let them know that there is help out there!  www.summitacademies.com

Famous people with ADHD... maybe you've heard of some of these

Winston Churchill, Jim Carrey, Tom Cruise, Bill Crosby, Leonardo da Vinci, Walt Disney, Michael Jordan, Ozzy Osborne, Pete Rose the list goes on and on!

Famous people with Asberger's Syndrome... Albert Einstein, George Washington, Bill Gates, ELVIS