Preschool for child with Aspergers

[Anonymous]

Our son is 4, has aspergers, and is high functioning. He will be attending mainstream school, but will probably need some accommodations (aka, he has extreme noise sensitivities, other sensory issues, etc.).

We are in the Pyle/Whitman district right now, but will probably be moving in the next year or so. Is there any elementary school in the Whitman or BCC school districts that are particularly good for students with mild special needs?

Thanks.

[Anonymous]

I doubt you'll face problems in either cluster.

Elementary Aspergers Services

http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/specialed/parents/services/schoolage-elementary.aspx#esaspergers

The Elementary Aspergers classes are based in comprehensive elementary school buildings. Students served by this model have a diagnosis of Aspergers Disorder. The students function in the average to high average range of intellectual ability and receive instruction on the general education curriculum, with enrichment as appropriate. Students have documented social and behavioral needs that have significantly interfered with their ability to participate in other educational environments, despite a variety of special and individualized supports. Initially, students receive their academic and social skill instruction within the Aspergers classroom with an eventual goal of the student being included for the academics in the general educationclassroom. Autism staff, in collaboration with the transdisciplinary team and a school-based counselor, integrates social skills teaching and generalization opportunities throughout the instructional day. Social skill groups, class units, and direct individualized teaching are utilized to provide students with strategies for acceptable behavior. Individual and classroom motivation systems reinforce appropriate social behavior across the school day.

[Anonymous]

I believe the AS programs cited above are located ONLY at two specific schools -- Sligo Creek Elementary School and Diamond Elem.


BE, within the BCC cluster in known for its particularly good special ed services.

[Anonymous]

Stay away from Special Ed if you can. You loose your right to choose schools for your child. A committee makes the decision for you. You have other alternatives.

[Anonymous]

Try a 504 or IEP. Only choose Special Ed if your child has serious academic challenges.

[Anonymous]

The Aspergers programs falls under Special Ed.