"We feel very, very fortunate that Phil is in Lighthouse School®. The atmosphere is positive, nurturing and very caring. ...This is so important in building up self-esteem. Lighthouse has done this and so much more for Phil and our entire family."
- Phil's Family
"APEX® [Bioeducational Technology] has been an integral part of Andrew's educational program. ...APEX for Andrew has been, and continues to be, a very positive experience. ...Because of Lighthouse and their painstaking time, energy and emotions, we are very comfortable that Andrew will be a happy, emotionally healthy, contributing member of society."
- Andrew's Family
"Thank God for Lighthouse and their teachings. Stephen has gone from a miserable, aggravated, confused, nasty person into an enjoyable, fun-loving person, who I totally enjoy being around. ...My only regret is that it [APEX] wasn't available to my other four children. I feel Stephen will be my only child to go on to more schooling after High School and I believe it will be because of what he has learned."
- Stephen's Family
"Jason is able to express his feelings regarding any matter. ..., this was not always the case. In the past, when a difficult situation arose, Jason's response would take the form of an aggressive outburst. I am happy to say that this behavior is now nonexistent. He remains objective when conflict arises and works on resolving the matter in a way which is agreeable to both parties. He is extremely sensitive to other's feelings and quite skilled at getting others to express themselves as well."
- Jason's Family
"It is so difficult to think of the words to explain how APEX and the Lighthouse School staff have helped my grandson. There has been so much progress in so many different areas; things you wouldn't expect a school to work on with a child. ...So much was offered to him and built him up beyond just academics."
- Peter's Family
"Lighthouse School and APEX were wonderful for James. We needed to think about James' needs and we could not do this without help. ...One thing that was important for James was that Lighthouse encouraged him to help other people and this helped him feel much better about himself. ...Lighthouse gave him such a good start in that direction. It is so wonderful for us to see him be part of a social community; we never thought this would be possible for James."
- James' Family
"During the four years that Tom has enrolled in the Lighthouse APEX Program, I have seen a gradual and steady increase in his ability to control his behavior. As a result of learning self-control, he has been able to develop friendships with classmates, and his self-esteem has increased appreciably."
- Tom's Family
"When Tina first came to Lighthouse, we had no organization. My life and the life of our family was dominated by one troubled child. Through the APEX process, I was taught to cope. The school guided me, comforted me and listened to me. They heard my needs, saw the needs of my child and reacted. Home and school were brought together. ...Through sorrow and joy, Lighthouse has provided safe harbor. What I had once thought impossible, is possible - obstacles overcome, dreams realized, through consistency and caring. Feelings were explored and behaviors changed."
- Tina's Family
"The APEX Bioeducational Technology program has been a tremendous support not only to Lisa and Joseph but also to the rest of the family as well. APEX Bioeducational Technology has given direction and guidance at all times over the years, especially during very trying times."
- Lisa's and Joseph's Family
"Lighthouse School also offered excellent role models for emotional growth. It is impossible to say enough about the teachers and staff. Their unwavering support and concern for each and every student is exceptional. ...Matt knows that he can always count on the people at Lighthouse School. And I, as a parent, can never thank them enough for their hard work and dedication to every student in their care."
- Matt's Family
"Lighthouse School works on a unique concept - APEX (Assimilated Personal Enrichment Experience). ...Lighthouse School combines the academics with the emotional and social issues and intrapsychic conflicts that go on within a child. ...The staff is striving to make Don feel that even if he is not perfect, that he is still a good and worthwhile person. He is working on separating his self-worth from his disabilities. In public school, Don's low self-esteem and worries prevented him from working up to his maximum potential. The school only cared about whether the work had been completed, not the frustration or feelings of inadequacy and hurt that was being created. Don feels that he is working harder at Lighthouse School because he is forced into working on many of his emotional issues."
- Don's Family
"Before Scott came to Lighthouse School, he did not care about anything, especially himself and tried to commit suicide several times. ...Since being exposed to Lighthouse School and APEX, Scott has been on the right track. You guys are teaching him to put his life in order and helping him see that it is okay for him to make mistakes."
- Scott's Family
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