Can children with special needs succeed with Kumon?

As far as I know, the program aims to take care of what the student didn´t "get" from before. They do an entrance test, then work on what is "deficient". read more

Yes, I worked with many special needs children in my time with Kumon. Some progressed at the standard pace, some took extra repetitions, but all who stayed in the program long enough showed significant improvement. read more

Every single child has limitless potential and the ability to grow, and children with special needs are no exception. Kumon has many examples that prove this. Children begin the Kumon program from a level they can easily do, and then move on to content that is marginally more difficult each time, gradually developing the ability to handle more advanced material. By making continuous effort, they are able to achieve tremendous growth. read more

When it comes to navigating the educational system, parents of children with special needs face a variety of challenges that other parents don’t -- whether it’s understanding exactly what rights their child is afforded under the Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (I.D.E.A.), being able to find tutors who work with students with special needs, or securing the academic services their children are entitled to. read more