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The Overwhelmed Navigator
A new diagnosis can feel overwhelming. You don’t need all the answers right now — you just need a place that understands your child and can guide the way forward.
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You’ve been your child’s biggest advocate — juggling therapists, switching schools, fighting for the right fit. It’s time for one place that brings it all under one roof.
See the Full Journey
MDE School in Marietta, GA, transforms the educational journey for neurodiverse students through individualized programs tailored to each child’s strengths and needs as a special needs school. Our programs serve neurodiverse learners from preschool through young adulthood, providing the specialized support and individualized attention that helps every student flourish.
Founded by speech pathologist Mindy Elkan, MDE School believes that every child deserves an educational environment where they can thrive. Our comprehensive approach combines evidence-based teaching methods with supportive strategies, creating a seamless learning experience that addresses the whole child academically, socially, and emotionally.
We understand that neurodiverse learners require specialized approaches, smaller class sizes, and consistent reinforcement across all environments. Our team of experienced educators work collaboratively to ensure each student receives the individualized support they need to succeed.
At MDE School, we recognize and honor neurodiversity—the natural differences in how children think, learn, and experience the world. Our Marietta campus is dedicated to providing a supportive, inclusive environment where every neurodiverse learner is valued, understood, and empowered. We work closely with families to celebrate each child’s unique abilities, using strength-based approaches to help students thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Whether your child is on the autism spectrum, has Down syndrome, or navigates other developmental differences, you’ll find a community here that embraces individuality and fosters growth.
MDE School’s K-8 program is accredited by the Georgia Accrediting Commission Inc., ensuring our educational standards meet the highest quality benchmarks for children and teens with learning disabilities.
Unlike other special education schools in the Atlanta area, MDE School uniquely serves students from preschool through young adulthood, providing educational continuity that eliminates stressful transitions between institutions.
Beyond academics, we nurture social and emotional wellbeing through specialized programs including PE, art, music, yoga, social and life skills training, and monthly special interest clubs like dance, golf, pottery, and Lego building.
Our four specially trained reading specialists utilize Max Scholar, a Science of Reading aligned curriculum grounded in the Orton-Gillingham approach, providing personalized one-on-one reading support sessions twice weekly for students who need additional assistance.
Through our partnership with Greater Atlanta Speech and Language Clinics, students receive speech, occupational, and physical therapies during the school day without the stress of additional appointments and transitions. This coordination between therapists and teachers creates consistent reinforcement that accelerates student progress.
MDE School serves preschool to grade 12 students with developmental delays through small class sizes and one-on-one academics, fostering personalized growth in a supportive, nurturing environment tailored to each child’s unique needs.
Parents and caregivers often turn to MDE School when their child needs:
“MDE doesn’t merely accommodate neurodiverse children; they celebrate them.”
Natalie S.
Every child deserves an educational environment where they can thrive, grow, and develop the confidence to reach their full potential. At MDE School, we’re committed to providing the specialized support, individualized attention, and therapeutic integration your child needs to succeed.
Contact MDE School today to learn more about our programs and discover how we can support your child’s unique educational journey. Located at 1517 Johnson Ferry Road in Marietta, we’re here to serve families throughout the Atlanta metro area with the exceptional education they deserve.
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Before School Care
starts at 8:00 am
After School Care
until 6:00 pm Mon - Thurs
until 5:00 pm on Fridays
Before and afterschool care is available for an extra fee.
