Who We Serve
Vanguard Preparatory School, the leading therapeutic school in DFW, is dedicated to meeting the unique requirements of individuals with special needs. Our therapy team comprises seven full-time clinicians who are supported by a community clinical advisory board. Our unwavering commitment to our students extends beyond our campus, fostering partnerships with private therapists, physicians, outpatient programs, residential treatment facilities, and camping experiences through a partnership with Momentous Institute. Most importantly, our core dedication centers on supporting and collaborating with the families of our students. We cater to a diverse array of learners across the Dallas region, including those with learning differences, autism spectrum disorder, speech-language deficits, sensory sensitivities, developmental delays, and various social and emotional disorders.
Autism Spectrum
At Vanguard Preparatory School, we provide a highly individualized, therapeutic educational environment for students across the autism spectrum, particularly those with Level 1 and Level 2 Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). These students may experience challenges with communication, sensory integration, executive functioning, and social engagement.
Whether a student is navigating peer relationships, regulating sensory input, or developing executive functioning skills, our goal is to empower them with the tools they need to succeed both academically and socially.
Academic/Learning Disorders
- Difficulty organizing and expressing thoughts in writing (Disorder of Written Expression)
- Learning disability that affects handwriting/fine motor skills (Dysgraphia)
- Speech and Language Disorders
- Math reasoning/comprehension difficulties (Dyscalculia)
- Non-Verbal Learning Disorder (NVLD)
- Dyslexia
- Social Communication Disorder
Social Emotional Disorders
- Autism Spectrum Disorder 1 & 2
- Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
⦁ Inattentive Type
⦁ Hyperactive-Impulsive Type
⦁ Combination Type - Mood Disorders
⦁ Bipolar Disorder
⦁ Depressive Disorders
⦁ Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
Behavioral Disorders
- Anxiety Disorders
⦁ Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
⦁ Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
⦁ Social Anxiety Disorder
⦁ Separation Anxiety
Attachment Disorders
- Reactive Attachment Disorder Autism Spectrum Disorder 1 & 2
- Disinhibited Social Engagement Disorder
Approximately 20% of students were adopted into their families or experienced some other type of childhood trauma.
Symptoms
- Executive function deficits
- Slow Processing Speed
- Low frustration tolerance
- Angry outbursts
- Depression
- Underachievement
- Family conflict (Disorganized)
- Absenteeism
- Procrastination
- Isolation
- Struggles with peer relations
- Unfocused
- Low self-esteem
- High Anxiety
