ASD diagnosis and challenges at school

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Our DS has an ASD diagnosis. He started kindergarten this year and has had a much more challenging transition than anticipated by us or his SPED team. He has required a lot more support than was planned and pretty much has needed to have an additional adult assigned to his classroom to help as warranted.

Should I be worried about the school trying to move him to a self-contained classroom? Is there any way to anticipate that or to prevent it from occurring?

I may totally be overreacting or off base, but I’d prefer to prepare to fight this if it may be coming.

From my experience, you can not assume your local school has your child's best interest at heart.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Our DS has an ASD diagnosis. He started kindergarten this year and has had a much more challenging transition than anticipated by us or his SPED team. He has required a lot more support than was planned and pretty much has needed to have an additional adult assigned to his classroom to help as warranted.

Should I be worried about the school trying to move him to a self-contained classroom? Is there any way to anticipate that or to prevent it from occurring?

I may totally be overreacting or off base, but I’d prefer to prepare to fight this if it may be coming.

From my experience, you can not assume your local school has your child's best interest at heart.

I think the school staff, particularly the teachers, special educators, and therapists, are well-intentioned, but yes, institutionally the school district doesn't really care about your individual child.