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Letters to Dr. Tiegerman


If you walk into the School for Language and Communication Development (SLCD) children’s dining hall during lunchtime it would not appear any different than a typical school cafeteria. The children do not have obvious disabilities; they are not in wheelchairs and they look healthy. What SLCD’s children share is a “silent disability,” having all been diagnosed with language and autism spectrum disorders. They struggle to communicate their thoughts and feelings to family and friends, and need special services to help them speak, read, and write. These skills are necessary for social, emotional, and academic success.

Here are some of the success stories:

William Alpert
Michael Comuniello
Jonathan Davis
Amanda Draghi
Nicole Draghi
Matthew Duffy
Camille Farnan
Steven Gromling
Brian McGee
Kevin O'Sullivan
Steve Russolillo
Julie Savage
Devon Sherwood
Jessica Witt