Private schools for twice exception learners?

[Anonymous]

Which in the area are specifically geared towards 2e? I don’t think we can afford private, but as we get closer to middle school, I’m realizing that my daughter may not do well at the huge middle school we’re zoned for, so I’m starting to think about other options.

[Anonymous]

*twice exceptionAL, obviously

[Anonymous]

It depends on what the second E is. An autistic student is going to look at different schools than a dyslexic student.

[Anonymous]

Maybe just spend your available funds on supplemental outside programs like CTY and AOPS. They all have limited financial aid if you qualify.

[Anonymous]

It depends so much on how the disabilities manifest that we can't answer without more information. DD has HFA, which primarily manifests as social difficulties and moderate anxiety, and she did tremendously at an academically rigorous private. The small classes allowed her to make friends and operate well despite the social challenges. She's also hyper-focused on certain things, one of which is studying/school work, which fit well with the rigor of the school.

But for a student whose disabilities manifest in a different way, that same school would be a disaster, as it's not equipped to handle students with more significant needs than just some extra time on tests.

[Anonymous]

We preferred sticking with public. We looked for schools that cater to students with disabilities. Our son is in the GT/LD program of MCPS (gifted, talented and learning disabled), and he's been nurtured and done well. Now he's a junior and deep in the college search, we see it's paid off, and he's as well positioned as he could possibly be, given his issues.

[Anonymous]

This is OP. That makes complete sense. DD has anxiety that manifests as worrying and fear but also as some negative classroom behaviors. In some evaluations, she has been diagnosed with ADHD but not ASD and in others she has been diagnosed with ASD but not ADHD. So we don’t really know what the other e is, completely. Difficulty with social skills. Difficult with emotional regulation.

[Anonymous]

This is OP. She does not have dyslexia.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:We preferred sticking with public. We looked for schools that cater to students with disabilities. Our son is in the GT/LD program of MCPS (gifted, talented and learning disabled), and he's been nurtured and done well. Now he's a junior and deep in the college search, we see it's paid off, and he's as well positioned as he could possibly be, given his issues.

Me again. DS has severe ADHD and mild HFA.

[Anonymous]

As you prepare for Middle School, if going to your public, pick the "harder" foreign language. It is a filter for size and behavior.
For example - at our large middle school, more of the behavior challenges are enrolled in Spanish but Chinese and French are typically less disruptive.

Also- Would Catholic School be an option?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:This is OP. That makes complete sense. DD has anxiety that manifests as worrying and fear but also as some negative classroom behaviors. In some evaluations, she has been diagnosed with ADHD but not ASD and in others she has been diagnosed with ASD but not ADHD. So we don’t really know what the other e is, completely. Difficulty with social skills. Difficult with emotional regulation.

Homeschool would be a better option

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:This is OP. That makes complete sense. DD has anxiety that manifests as worrying and fear but also as some negative classroom behaviors. In some evaluations, she has been diagnosed with ADHD but not ASD and in others she has been diagnosed with ASD but not ADHD. So we don’t really know what the other e is, completely. Difficulty with social skills. Difficult with emotional regulation.

Homeschool would be a better option

That doesn't help with social skills.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:As you prepare for Middle School, if going to your public, pick the "harder" foreign language. It is a filter for size and behavior.
For example - at our large middle school, more of the behavior challenges are enrolled in Spanish but Chinese and French are typically less disruptive.

Also- Would Catholic School be an option?

I would not send this student to Deal if there were other options.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:As you prepare for Middle School, if going to your public, pick the "harder" foreign language. It is a filter for size and behavior.
For example - at our large middle school, more of the behavior challenges are enrolled in Spanish but Chinese and French are typically less disruptive.

Also- Would Catholic School be an option?

Ha, that's been the go-to option for generations. My husband enrolled in Latin at his poorly-rated public school to get away from the disruptors. He picked all the hardest classes to get the best teachers with studious peers. He didn't get the best grades for some of those classes, but at least he had a calmer classroom experience.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:This is OP. That makes complete sense. DD has anxiety that manifests as worrying and fear but also as some negative classroom behaviors. In some evaluations, she has been diagnosed with ADHD but not ASD and in others she has been diagnosed with ASD but not ADHD. So we don’t really know what the other e is, completely. Difficulty with social skills. Difficult with emotional regulation.

Homeschool would be a better option

That helps an anxious kid avoid the things that make them anxious, which reinforces it.