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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]If you think a self contained program might be appropriate, then definitely Mcps (and they'll bus him to the appropriate school, regardless of where you live). If you think inclusion is appropriate, dcps might be better -- mcps provides more support via paras, while it seems easier for mainstreamed students in dcps to get time with special ed teachers.[/quote]

DP. Is that true for middle and high school too? [/quote]

We are in MCPS with an Autistic child (don't use functioning labels but the diagnosis is Level 1).  She was in the "home school model" for most of elementary school (general ed with supported classrooms).  In middle school we asked for her to be moved to the Asperger's program but don't let anyone fool you that it is easy - at least it was not for us.  There are plenty of Autistic kids mainstreamed in MCPS and only a very small number of spots in the special programs.  We had to really fight for them.  Some don't have as much of a fight and I'm not sure why - the few I have talked to got easily moved to the specialized programs becuase they had more outward "behaviors" that the teachers in mainstream couldn't deal with. There are many more programs in MS and HS, but some are only for Autistic kids (Aspergers, Autism Resources Services, Autism Services) and which one depends on academic functioning (Aspergers = typically grade level or above, ARS typically 2 or more years behind, Autism Services = high support needs).  And then there are programs like Bridge (self-contained with inclusion opportunities and not under the Autism umbrella but mostly Autistic kids), ESES and SESES (emotional disabilities), RICA (residential) etc.  It's not perfect by any means but we are relatively happy with MCPS, and yes, if you kid is placed in a specialized program they are bussed from home to the school where the program is housed.  [/quote]

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