Non-Speaking Autistic High School Student Excels at Brightmont After Public School Rejections
Private School in Seattle Specializing in One-to-One Instruction for 1st-12th Grade Students Provides Essential Accommodations That Allows Student First-Ever Access to Age-Appropriate Curriculum
Seattle, WA – According to the CDC, one in 36 children is now diagnosed with autism, and many of these children will enroll in public schools. However, autistic students often face significant challenges in public classrooms, such as fixation on specific topics, difficulty with social interactions, processing information, sensory issues, and communication difficulties. Brightmont Academy, a nationally accredited private school renowned for its personalized, one-on-one education, is proud to highlight the achievements of Stone Kaufer, a non-speaking autistic student who has found a supportive and accommodating educational environment at Brightmont.
Stone’s journey to academic success is a testament to the individualized approach that Brightmont Academy offers to its students. Stone’s father, David Kaufer, shared their experience of transitioning to Brightmont Academy. "We were referred to Brightmont by our attorney. We had pulled Stone out of his public high school when they refused to accommodate him using letter boards in his class. Our attorney specializes in education law and was familiar with Brightmont," said David Kaufer. Stone's use of a letter board has been integral to his communication and learning process, and Brightmont’s willingness to integrate this tool into his education has been crucial to his success.
Since starting at Brightmont in June 2023, Stone has thrived in the school’s flexible and personalized learning environment. "He started Brightmont last June. He is planning to go to college and aspires to attend Harvard," David shared. The academy’s commitment to recognizing and nurturing Stone’s academic potential has been a key factor in his achievements. "This was the best fit for him because of the flexibility of the school and willingness to let him use the letter board in classes. In addition, Brightmont saw his academic potential and matched him with age-appropriate curriculum, something his previous school and district refused to do," David Kaufer added. Brightmont’s tailored approach ensures that each student receives an education that caters to their unique needs and abilities.
Stone expressed his appreciation for the personalized attention he receives at Brightmont. "I think Brightmont is a great fit for me because of the 1:1 focus. I think other spellers would excel in this environment too," Stone shared.
Brightmont remains dedicated to providing a supportive and adaptive learning environment for all students. Stone’s story is a powerful reminder of the impact that a specialized educational approach can have on a student’s life.
Brightmont Academy is located at 115 NE 100th St, Ste 200 in Seattle, and is currently accepting enrollments.
Brightmont Academy is an accredited private school that provides one-to-one instruction. One experienced teacher works with one student throughout every learning session in a private classroom. Customized full-time programs and individual courses are offered for grades 1-12. Students can also receive individualized tutoring for all 1-12 subjects, study skills, and test prep. Brightmont Academy has served thousands of students who are both neurotypical and neurodivergent since 1999 and has 18 campuses in Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, and Washington. For more information call 1-888-521-0887 or visit:
www.brightmontacademy.com.
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