Monday, December 21, 2013
Interview by Lon Woodbury
Perry LaRogue who is the creator and president of Mansfield Hall, Burlington, Vermont was a guest on L.A. Talk Radio. His organization aids students with Autism or various other mental handicaps enter university and assimilate into college life. He talked to radio host Lon Woodbury from strugglingteens.com about how pupils with autism need to rise above numerous challenges before they can become successful in university.
About Perry LaRoque
LaRoque earned his PhD from the University of Wisconsin. Prior to his beginning his doctoral studies, LaRoque worked in an assisted-living care facility, where he helped young adults with intellectual disabilities. At that time, he also taught special education in several public institutions. After his doctoral research, he worked with children as a teacher and mental health and wellness professional in a psychiatric program at Meriter Hospital in Madison, WI.
Dr LaRoque has published widely on special educational needs in numerous academic journals, presented at a variety of globally conferences and has lectured at the State University of New York at Potsdam and University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. In addition to his administration of Mansfield Hall, he serves on the Special Education State Advisory Council. He also works as a learning program manager at Johnson State College in Vermont.
How Support Programs Help
During the interview, LaRoque explained exactly how those with Autism or other learning disabilities conditions may be assisted by individual assistance programs like Mansfield Hall. Given that he thinks that students should be promoted to immerse themselves in all facets of life, Mansfield Hall is based on four concepts: Learning, Living, Giving, and Engaging.
Learning:
All Mansfield Hall students are enrolled in courses offered by local colleges and universities. This is an immensely practical idea because Burlington has some of the best colleges in New England like the University of Vermont, St. Michael's College, Champlain College, the Community College of Vermont, New England Culinary Institute, and Burlington College. Consequently, students can find courses, majors, and degrees in a wide range of interests.
The Principle of Living:
Mansfield Hall, situated in the urban area of Burlington, helps educate students about healthy and balanced living. Student residence is in a high-quality, multi-apartment property. Residential professionals aid students in their apartments with their daily living requirements, and personnel very carefully supervise each student's routine throughout the day.
Giving And Engaging:
The staff aids students' in a range of volunteer placements in Burlington. LaRoque explained that this was a very direct way for students to figure out the world from a viewpoint beyond their very own. He said that engaging with society is a critical part of growth and development and learning authentic social skills.
Final Thoughts
Besides discussing the structure of the programs offered by Mansfield Hall, LaRoque also provided an in-depth description of Autism and how support programs benefited students integrate into society.
Interview by Lon Woodbury
Perry LaRogue who is the creator and president of Mansfield Hall, Burlington, Vermont was a guest on L.A. Talk Radio. His organization aids students with Autism or various other mental handicaps enter university and assimilate into college life. He talked to radio host Lon Woodbury from strugglingteens.com about how pupils with autism need to rise above numerous challenges before they can become successful in university.
About Perry LaRoque
LaRoque earned his PhD from the University of Wisconsin. Prior to his beginning his doctoral studies, LaRoque worked in an assisted-living care facility, where he helped young adults with intellectual disabilities. At that time, he also taught special education in several public institutions. After his doctoral research, he worked with children as a teacher and mental health and wellness professional in a psychiatric program at Meriter Hospital in Madison, WI.
Dr LaRoque has published widely on special educational needs in numerous academic journals, presented at a variety of globally conferences and has lectured at the State University of New York at Potsdam and University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. In addition to his administration of Mansfield Hall, he serves on the Special Education State Advisory Council. He also works as a learning program manager at Johnson State College in Vermont.
How Support Programs Help
During the interview, LaRoque explained exactly how those with Autism or other learning disabilities conditions may be assisted by individual assistance programs like Mansfield Hall. Given that he thinks that students should be promoted to immerse themselves in all facets of life, Mansfield Hall is based on four concepts: Learning, Living, Giving, and Engaging.
Learning:
All Mansfield Hall students are enrolled in courses offered by local colleges and universities. This is an immensely practical idea because Burlington has some of the best colleges in New England like the University of Vermont, St. Michael's College, Champlain College, the Community College of Vermont, New England Culinary Institute, and Burlington College. Consequently, students can find courses, majors, and degrees in a wide range of interests.
The Principle of Living:
Mansfield Hall, situated in the urban area of Burlington, helps educate students about healthy and balanced living. Student residence is in a high-quality, multi-apartment property. Residential professionals aid students in their apartments with their daily living requirements, and personnel very carefully supervise each student's routine throughout the day.
Giving And Engaging:
The staff aids students' in a range of volunteer placements in Burlington. LaRoque explained that this was a very direct way for students to figure out the world from a viewpoint beyond their very own. He said that engaging with society is a critical part of growth and development and learning authentic social skills.
Final Thoughts
Besides discussing the structure of the programs offered by Mansfield Hall, LaRoque also provided an in-depth description of Autism and how support programs benefited students integrate into society.
About the Author:
Find out more about Struggling Teens. Lon Woodbury has the recorded the entire interview on his weekly L.A. Talk Radio show for people to listen to at any time.
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