Camp Akeela

I read on another bloggers page about places children could go for autism, and was curious if there was something like this for children who had a nonverbal learning disability.  I did find Camp Akeela in Vermont where children who have been diagnosed with Asperger's or nonverbal learning disability can go to work on their social skills.  At this camp they work on building a community, friendship, growth, pride, and of course have fun.

Here is what they do for children with nonverbal learning disability at the camp.

"Treatment for children with nonverbal learning disability typically focuses on interventions to help kids better interact with others and become more self-sufficient. Activities and situations where kids receive social skills training, proper communication cues, and emotional support are most helpful.

This is why sending a child with non-verbal learning disability to a summer camp that understands NLD can be quite beneficial. The summer camp experience in and of itself is a social situation where social skill development and communication are important parts of daily life. A child or teenager at the right summer camp has a wonderful opportunity to learn and practice the social skills needed throughout his or her life.

The program at Camp Akeela is not therapeutic per se, but it offers a structured environment where life skills, friendship development, respect for the community, confidence and fun are encouraged by caring, knowledgeable experts and adults. Not all campers at Akeela have been diagnosed with non-verbal learning disability. The small nurturing community Camp Akeela provides benefits all children who wish to improve their social skills. To learn more about Camp Akeela's philosophy and program, click here." 

I find having camps like this very beneficial for children who do have a difficult time with their social skills, it gives them more than school to work with others and to improve in these skills.