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[quote=Anonymous]We are thinking about visiting new schooling options for our SN child.  I wanted to see if there are others on this forum that have found a good school environment for a child with a similar profile.

Our child (2nd grader) has the following profile:
[u]ADHD: [/u]moderate inattentive ADHD. Rarely hyperactive and therefore not much trouble in class. But daydreams all day and doesn't do the work he is supposed to do. 
[u]SPD:[/u] fairly mild. Weak gross motor skills. 
[u]Dyslexia:[/u] mild to moderate. Early intervention has worked well and this issue feels less significant a few years into EI.  He is on grade level in reading right now, spelling still atrocious. He will likely need continued accomodations throughout school. He has weak working memory and slow processing speed associated with the dyslexia and ADHD.
[u]Emotionally sensitive:[/u] Very emotionally astute -- highly aware of what others are feeling and their reactions to him. Resists change. Fairly popular with classmates but prefers a small group of good friends.
Because of #4, when the environment is negative, it is very negative. When the environment is positive, it is quite positive.

Has anyone found a good school for a child like this? We lean towards DC or Montgomery County public or charter schools with an IEP. But we will also consider Siena (for 2 yrs out) or Lab. And traditional privates that are small and foster community could be considered.

To date, he has been in a small Montessori school (public with an IEP). That school has been good for #s 3 and 4 above but NOT good for #1. 
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