Herzliya Pituach - Post Report Question and Answers

What accommodations do schools make for special-needs kids?

Accommodations are case by case depending on the needs and severity. Pre-existing, known needs will be scrutinized and extra testing required before admission. The school has been known to turn down some kids. They don’t have to take children with special needs, but they do have one on ones that have educational requirements, unlike the States. They have a sensory room and many opportunities for wiggle breaks. Middle school has a resource class that helps kids stay on track. These things are available to all not just kids with special needs. There are a couple therapists that work with the school that are available off campus. - Mar 2022


You'll need to enquire with the school counselors to see if you can be accommodated. Unfortunately, it seems most have not found help with the post-recommended school WBAIS. - Sep 2021


Parents need to push hard to have the school accommodate special-needs kids and it doesn't always seem to work. - Aug 2013


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