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[quote=Anonymous]I have a kid in HS.  It's hard to predict any kid's development from age 5 to age 15, and even harder for a kid with some kind of special needs.  Your child will probably mature in ways you can't imagine now; at the same time, in those 10 years you will probably confront challenges that you can't foresee.

All of which is to say that I don't think you can predict your child's needs this far out.  You can only look at what his needs are now and in the immediate future, and try to make sure they are met.  By the time high school rolls around you will know much better what would work for him, and you can plan to reassess every couple of years.  You're not tied to living in that house forever.

As a public high school, there's a limit as to how much of a pressure cooker the school can be.  They can't turn anyone away, and not all the children are above average.  There will be choices that won't put him on the highest-pressure track.  At the same time, a large public high school may not be the best environment for some SN kids, but you will know your own kid's strengths and weaknesses and can make that decision when you come to it.

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