Admissions

Although the Westview School is a special program for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders, the program is open to all children age two through middle school.  The Westview School does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, or religion.

Parents are invited to visit the school and observe in the classroom so they will be able to make an informed decision about whether the available opening is suitable for their child.  An initial screening is then conducted to determine each child's eligibility for admission to the program.  This includes:
1.  Informal evaluation of the child through observation.
2.  Parent interview.
3.  Review of detailed application information.
4.  Review of relevant records including all previous testing.

No formal evaluation is completed by The Westview School prior to admission; however, parents are encouraged to have a complete evaluation completed by a developmental pediatrician or developmental center.

Every child who is admitted must have a completed medical examination.  Most children come to us with detailed pediatric evaluations as well as hearing assessments and other related tests.

Applicants to elementary and middle school must provide previous testing/evaluations and school reports.  Once admitted into the program, The Brigance Inventory of Development is administered to use as a curriculum guide and a baseline against which future development is measured.   Each Spring, the Stanford test will be administered to elementary and middle school students.

For further information contact Jane Stewart, Director at (713) 973-1900.

Financial Assistance
It is the goal of The Westview School to never turn a child away due to financial limitations.  Scholarship assistance is available.  The Board of Directors considers each application on an individual basis.  Awards are based on availability of funds and on the family’s financial status and need.  Please contact the Director for further information.