Cajal Academy
curriculum growth catalysts Innovations Programs about us summer admissions
donate info sessions apply
our cohort gifted & profoundly gifted students ADHD dyslexia & reading difficulties twice exceptional/2e EDS/Connective Tissue Disorders complex medical conditions complex learners dyspraxia, dysgraphia & motor coordination sensory processing disorder high school / college prep
curriculumgrowth catalystsInnovationsPrograms students our cohort gifted & profoundly gifted students ADHD dyslexia & reading difficulties twice exceptional/2e EDS/Connective Tissue Disorders complex medical conditions complex learners dyspraxia, dysgraphia & motor coordination sensory processing disorder high school / college prep about ussummeradmissions
Cajal Academy
Empowering kids to optimize their own learning, social & emotional outcomes
donateinfo sessionsapply
Jumping 6 Grade Levels in 6 Months, Across Both Reading and Writing
From Crisis to the College of his Dreams

From Crisis to the College of his Dreams

Grade Level: 9th-12th grades

The Success: He joined us with severe social and academic anxiety, ADHD, brain fog and visual challenges—and in the first months of a medical crisis that would threaten his life. Five years later, he’d become our 1st graduate, and went on to study architecture at the college of his dreams, where he’s thriving academically, quickly built himself a strong group of friends and is managing even his complex medical needs independently.

The Strategies: This one took everything we’ve got! Our physical therapists supported him through the long months on the way to diagnosis of a tethered spinal cord, patiently teaching him how to monitor and report his symptoms so he could meaningfully participate in his medical care. Post corrective surgery, they quarterbacked his physical recovery while his academic team quarterbacked recovery of lost learning time—and our neuropsychologist kept the physical and academic recoveries in balance with his social-emotional recovery as well. By the time he graduated, the communication, organizational and social difficulties were no longer discernable, leaving a confident and resilient young man ready for new adventures defined by his gifts, not his challenges.

Favorite Project: “How can we envision a democratic community in the years 1202-1204, in Normandie, France?”

Read more of his story on our blog!

1
Previous Next
From Crisis to the College of his Dreams

Join us for an upcoming event, information session or tour!

events calendar
Jun 5, 2025
4:00 PM – 5:30 PM16:00 – 17:304:00 PM – 5:30 PM
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome & Other Chronic Medical Conditions: Info Session
Jun 5, 2025
4:00 PM – 5:30 PM16:00 – 17:304:00 PM – 5:30 PM
Jun 5, 2025
4:00 PM – 5:30 PM16:00 – 17:304:00 PM – 5:30 PM
Jun 9, 2025
3:30 PM – 4:30 PM15:30 – 16:303:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Summer Information Session (Hybrid)
Jun 9, 2025
3:30 PM – 4:30 PM15:30 – 16:303:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Jun 9, 2025
3:30 PM – 4:30 PM15:30 – 16:303:30 PM – 4:30 PM
see all events

Join our Newsletter

Sign up with your email address to receive news and updates.

We respect your privacy.

Thank you!

apply online
contact us
families login
donate

Cajal Academy is an avowedly inclusive community, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, nationality, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical disability or any other protected class.


Cajal Academy
13 Marshall Street,
Norwalk, CT, 06854,
United States
203-244-6575 info@cajalacademy.org
Hours
Mon 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tue 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wed 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thu 8:30am - 4:30pm
Fri 8:30am - 4:30pm
Admissions
outplacements info for school districts & professionals apply to cajal Admissions Criteria our cohort application process FAQs tuition attend an info session
Academic Programs
Vision to Voice Curriculum Individualization Academic Programs for Intellectually-Gifted Kids Project-Based Learning Catalysts for Learning Differences Understanding a Child's Challenges Neuroplasticity Interventions Data-Driven Differentiation Body-Informed Learning Neuroscience in the Classroom Runway for Exceptional Learners Integrated Services & Expertise Summer Program
Physio Education
Individualization Neurophysio Education Managing Chronic Medical Conditions Motor Coordination Sensory Processing Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
Social-Emotional Learning
Social-Emotional Growth Leadership Skills Personalized Social-Emotional Learning Community Culture Neuro- and Trauma-Informed School Principles of Neuro- and Trauma-Informed Approach Assessing Social Needs Growth Mindset & Agency Coaching Agency through Self-Regulation Growth Mindset Coaching Task Avoidance Human 101 Social-Emotional Learning for Kids with Chronic Medical Conditions
about us
families login parent testimonials Location contact us The Cajal Academy Experience Neuroplasticity School for school districts our team blog our story our mission our name join our team support our mission Tuition affording cajal