Best Special Needs Schools in Appleton, Wisconsin (2026)

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The Richardson School - Appleton

Appleton, WI • Grades K-12 & up to 22

The Richardson School is a private therapeutic day school providing specialized educational alternatives for children, adolescents, and young adults with emotional, behavioral, and developmental challenges including autism, ED, ODD, and ADHD. The school features licensed therapists, individualized IEPs, data-driven programming, and comprehensive family partnerships across multiple Wisconsin locations.

Therapeutic Day School
ADHD
Autism
behavioral challenges

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