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My 2.5 year old son hasn't received any formal diagnosis, but is showing some red-flags for an ASD, most probably a HFA or Aspergers.  He's currently being evaluated by Infants and Toddlers in MOCO, and according to their evaluations he's scoring age-appropriate in language and cognition, but delayed in motor and social skills.  We were thinking of sending him to PEP Pilot, but have been told that he cannot attend this program due to his motor delays since they wouldn't pull him out of a 2.5 hour and 2 day/week class for PT or OT.  So we're told that the only other MCPS option is PEP Classic.   I'm concerned that this environment is too restrictive for him since his delays are exclusively social and motor.  Does anyone have any experience with this?  He's a very mild-tempered child, has some rigidity with his routines but transitions well, loves praise and encouragement, enjoys and excels in "academics," follows directions pretty well, but needs LOTS of help and facilitating to interact with peers.  I'm not sure he's doing that much parallel play to be honest.  He has muscle tone issues, poor coordination and falls much more than children his age.

If PEP Classic is too restrictive for him, we are considering opting for Extended Part C and enrolling him in a private, typical preschool with Infants and Toddlers offering therapies in his preschool and/or at home.  The current preschool he attends is WONDERFUL, but they only offer a 2 day/week program for three year olds, which just isn't enough.  Can anyone recommend a 5 day/week preschool which is both structured and nurturing?

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