Looking for schools for a 2e DS

[Anonymous]

We have a rising kidergartner, a good-natured boy, who will start K next year. He is also a twice-exceptional child. While his IQ is 132, he also has ADHD. He is currently in a lovely preschool, with only 7 kids and 2 teachers in a classroom. We are looking for a private school, preferably in VA but will explore MD and DC, with small classrooms, nurturing and understanding teachers, and at the same time challenging curriculum. He already reads, does addition/substraction, and is overall a nerd. He's also very athletic, an avid swimmer and a great tennis player. He's also bilingual, as my husband only speaks his native Spanish to him.

[Anonymous]

McLean. My DS was a fluent reader when he started there in K but he needed the small classes and structure.

[Anonymous]

I'll second McLean.

[Anonymous]

OP here. Has anyone heard of Auburn school? Is it also academically challenging?

[Anonymous]

There are a lot of posts (mostly positive) about Auburn on the Special Needs forum.

[Anonymous]

Auburn is more geared towards kids on the spectrum; a decent part of the curriculum is teaching kids social skills. It's great for those kids, but if your kid "just" is ADHD, probably not appropriate for him.

[Anonymous]

OP, agree with the others McLean deserves a look. If the FSIQ is 132, that is not so high that it can't be accommodated at several good privates but the added structure of McLean may be helpful.

[Anonymous]

132 is not terribly high in terms of all the privates in this area. They can challenge him but the real question is can they accommodate him.

Auburn is generally for kids with ASDs,

[Anonymous]

Kingsbury Day School has an GTLD program.

[Anonymous]

This describes my son too... he is very outgoing and social, loves sports, similar IQ, and ADHD. If people have any other schools to suggest in the metro area I will continue to watch this thread!

[Anonymous]

Public is best-more accommodating and you can get Extra help and resources as needed.

[Anonymous]

I would look at Auburn as well as McLean. Auburn might not be structured enough for him, depending on his type of ADHD, but if it's a fit, it would do great for handling both issues. McLean might not be challenging enough for him, so I would make sure there was enough challenge there.

[Anonymous]

OP here. My DS is ADHD/Hyperactive Type. Based on this info, which one would be more appropriate?

He's a budding little scientist already; he's enthralled with solar system, minerals making, etc. He's also pretty good with math, DH started teaching him addition and substraction a few months ago and he's really good.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Public is best-more accommodating and you can get Extra help and resources as needed.

We have decided against public to the overcrowding and overstimulation issue. DS is ADHD/hyperactive type, with 20+ kids in a classroom, he will go beserk and no high IQ will help

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP here. My DS is ADHD/Hyperactive Type. Based on this info, which one would be more appropriate?

He's a budding little scientist already; he's enthralled with solar system, minerals making, etc. He's also pretty good with math, DH started teaching him addition and substraction a few months ago and he's really good.

You really need to visit the schools. I've visited Auburn and have had a kid at McLean. Based on your description, I don't thInk either would be a good fit. But you may feel differently once you go there. That is why personal visits are so important -- you can't rely on an anonymous message board. Not sure if anyone mentioned the exceptional schools fair but that could be a good Place to start.