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ALPINE LEARNING GROUP INC
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October 7, 2011
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I volunteered at Alpine Learning Group's summer program in 2010 and 2011. During this time, I observed in the classrooms, did prep work and was trained on various teaching techniques. Further, I attended a staff development week.
It was a great experience to be part of this professional, enthusiastic and friendly team of teachers. I wish every child with autism could receive an education like this!
I want to work with individuals with autism after I graduate from medical school. During my volunteer assignment I was able to learn from the best in this field. Not only did I learn a lot, I also had so much fun. I greatly appreciate that Dr. Bridget Taylor and her team provided me with this opportunity. I couldn't think of a better place to volunteer during my summer break!
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It was great to see how the learners made progress and became more independent every day.
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Definitely
October 6, 2011
Being incharge of the dental program here at Alpine Learning Group, I am amazed at our students at how well they cooperate and succeed in a dental visit. The staff is wonderful preparing them for a dental visit. I have watched several students who were more adverse for any dental procedure (could not even open their mouth) to full cooperation with no problem. I recommend the staff and especially the students for their great accomplishment!
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their success stories.
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not change a thing!
October 1, 2011
Our grandson attends ALG. He's only been there a few months and the things he has learned are astounding. We are sure that attending ALG will give him the skills and lessons he will need to have a fulfilling and satisfying life. We are blessed that he is where he should be. He turns our life around with his amount of learning, his smiles and his love.
October 1, 2011
I turned to the Alpine Learning Group when my daughter was diagnosed PDD-NOS. I didn't even understand yet what it meant to be "on the spectrum" but I was told that Alpine could provide some therapy that would bridge the gaps that public school might not. Before even knowing if I was eligible, or if I could afford to pay, the director of the outreach program spent a significant amount of time speaking to me and answering my questions via telephone and email. Even though I was not yet a client, I was receiving a level of assistance and courtesy that I had never received from my daughter's previous preschool where I was actually paying tuition.
The director of the Outreach Program then took on my daughter's case, and handled all the details with my insurance company so that my daughter could start receiving ABA services. Thanks to Angela, my daughter now receives over 15 hours a week!
We are very happy with the progress my daughter has made so far. There are a number of programs actively being run to address her needs. I love the clinic sessions that I get to sit in on, because I feel that I too am a part of her therapy. My daughter's case manager is very open and easy to talk to. I've addressed concerns about my daughter as well as concerns about her programs or the therapy in general, and she has always taken the time to listen objectively and discuss options. I've always been made to feel that I can speak openly and that my concerns are taken seriously.
The director of the outreach program and my daughter's case manager have both assisted me in reaching out to my daugher's preschool teacher and child study team. They've assisted me in knowing what I had to ask for, as well as explaining what to expect from the meeting process. They have also assisted by reaching out to the school as well so that they can coordinate my daughter's programs with her classroom needs.
My daughter was only diagnosed about 8 months ago, and it has been a very big adjustment for our entire family. The Alpine Learning Group has assisted us in many ways, and helped us to see that our daughter has great opportunities ahead of her, and they can help her work towards her greatest potential.
We are very happy with the Alpine Learning Group and would absolutely recommend them to anyone who has a child on the spectrum.
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provide more supplies to the therapists
7 people found this review helpful
September 30, 2011
7 people found this review helpful
Our two boys, Justin (15) and Brandon (11) have autism and attend Alpine Learning Group. Our daughter, Katherine (8) is typical and is in third grade.
When people think of autism, they tend to think only of the affected individual, but the needs and behaviors of an individual with autism have a dramatic affect on their entire family. These needs and behaviors and the interaction (or potential interaction) of the affected individuals with other family members and the community must be considered by us when planning or engaging in almost everyday activity. In our case, because we have two children with autism, the considerations are even greater.
As you are probably aware, ALG is a leader in the education of individuals with autism. As you may not be aware, as part of this educational process, ALG provides education and support on a daily basis to the parents and siblings of their learners.
ALG takes a holistic approach to each learner, their families and the interaction between the family members. While the progress that Justin and Brandon have made, and continue to make in the classroom at ALG is amazing, what is often most noticeable are their social achievements in our home and in the community.
On a regular basis the staff of ALG work together with us, and with Justin, Brandon and Katherine, in our house and in the community to address common social and behavioral issues that affect children with autism. As a result of their hard work, our family is now able to participate in many activities that may be considered commonplace for typical families, but previously seemed to be unobtainable for us. Every time we engage in one of these activities we are reminded of and thankful for the skill and dedication of ALG.
Our appreciation of the hard work and dedication of the staff of ALG and of the impact on our children and our family is beyond words.
Philip and Maria Ehrlich
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I would not change a thing.
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How would you describe the help you got from this organization?
Life-changing
How likely are you to recommend this organization to a friend?
Definitely
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Very Well
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2011
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I found this group through professionals.
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ALG has changed our lives.
1 person found this review helpful
September 30, 2011
1 person found this review helpful
Seven years ago, we received the call that our son had been accepted into Alpine Learning Group. It was my husband's birthday and the greatest birthday present anyone had ever given him! We had just won the lottery and our son had a future. When I heard that they were planning an adult center, I thought, is it possible to win the lottery twice?
Everything our son can do today is because of Alpine Learning Group.
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Life-changing
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Definitely
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Very Well
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2011
1 person found this review helpful
September 30, 2011
1 person found this review helpful
The Alpine Learning Center has an affiliation with the Dental Hygiene Program at Bergen Community College. As a faculty member, I accompany the Dental Hygiene students to Alpine and we work with their learners to teach them how to cooperate for a dental appointment. Conversely, our students learn how to work with childen who have Autistic Spectrum Disorders.
In the spring semester, some of the Alpine learners come to our Dental Hygiene Clinic and receive examinations, prophylaxis (cleaning), and flouride treatments from our students. It is wonderful to see them able to work together and accomplish their objectives /treatment.
In addition, it is an encouragement to hear that some of the Alpine learners have been able to go to the dentist and have their treatment completed in an office setting (as opposed to going to the operating room and having treatment under general anesthesia).
I am honored to be able to mentor and guide our students while they provide dental hygiene treatment for the Alpine learners. It is a win win situation for all involved!
September 29, 2011
It is an honor to serve on the Board of Directors of the Alpine Learning Group. During the years I have come to discover a superior level of professionalism rarely seen. Not only are the expectations high, Dr. Bridget Taylor is constantly pushing the boundries of what is a great education and then raising the bar. The Alpine Learning group is creating new extremely successful treatment plans on a daily basis, taking individuals with autism further than was previously thought possible.
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Life-changing
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Definitely
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2011
September 29, 2011
My son started Alpine just two days after his third birthday, it was a dream come true! For a family with an Autistic child, being invited to attend Alpine is like winning the lottery. Alpine addresses the whole child, as well as the family. Our son's teacher makes a weekly home visit to set up programs and goals to improve our son's behavior and skill set as well as improve the quality of life for our whole family. The entire staff as a group are the warmest, most loving people I have ever had the pleasure to meet. When I drop off my precious boy at Alpine every morning, I know he will not just receive the therapeutic education that is vital for his progress but he is cared for and loved by wonderful people! When I pick him up at the end of the day, I see an enormous smile on an exhausted face...What more could a Mother ask for? In the two short months our son has been a student there, he has learned how to ride a tricycle, use a computer mouse and eat pizza with his hands to name only a few of his many new skills. I know that whatever potential is inside of my son will be realized as a result of being a part of the Alpine community.
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How would you describe the help you got from this organization?
Life-changing
How likely are you to recommend this organization to a friend?
Definitely
How do you feel you were treated by this organization?
Very Well
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2011
September 29, 2011
ALG is not just a school, it's a place where hope is given to parents who feel they have no where to turn, and confidence and a sense of worth is given to children and teachers alike. Having an autistic child is one of the most challenging hardships a family can face in their life. We are not able to choose the cards we are dealt, but we are able to choose what we make of it. ALG is an inspiring place. ALG is a place where futures are changed, real life miracles really do happen, and it shows that in life, we can always hope for a better tomorrow. The community surrounding ALG- the teachers, parents, children, siblings of children, and strangers alike, are all affected by the way in which this school has been a constant source of inspiration for all who are lucky enough to witness it's endeavors. ALG doesn't just help childen. It truly changes lives.
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