Gersh Academy for Students on the Autism Spectrum 307 Eagle Avenue, West Hempstead, NY 11552

"Gersh is currently trying work with me & my son that is nonverbal, and also on the spectrum. ABA is known In the school, and behavior should be handled according, I'm hoping my concerns gets resolved."

"Fantastic, they really do change lives."

"Wonderful School! My son has been here since 6th grade and is now in 11th grade 2017* I adore the staff and he's made so much progress through the years that I would recommend it to any family needing a caring place for their child. It's now 5/2018 and my son is graduating from Gersh, I'm simply in awe of the school and the dedication they give to the students! My son will be attending college after graduation and Gersh was one of the main reasons he was able to do this. I've seen some negative comments since posting and let me just say, this is a private school nothing like public school if you expect it to be like that then look elsewhere, Parents be parents and think a school is a day care because clearly its not. In 6 years I have not had one problem with the school as far as safety is concerned, however these are teachers / paras they need your support in also continuing the routine at home. Well this is all for now, also....(no I don't work for the school I am a parent and for me this school did everything in their power to help my son succeed))"

"My son was there for 2 years. First year the teacher and aid were very dedicated to teaching academics but at the end of the school year they were both fired by school. In the 2nd year new teachers just kept the students entertained. Major class activities were like decorating cakes. My son improved during the 1st year but regressed in the 2nd. School also kept calling Agency of Children Services whenever I was in disagreement with them. My son had been in 5 schools in 5 years and the 2nd year was the worst experience we've ever had. This school will accept virtually everyone that comes to them, claiming they have a proper program for the child when they don't. And when parents notice that and try to leave, they call ACS to scare parents off. I guess if your kid is older and need accommodations to graduate from high school, this school would work out fine. But when your child is younger like my son was, think twice about entering a school that is more like a day care, and that will get you into a lot of trouble when you try to leave."