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[quote=Anonymous]We live in Montgomery County, and while there is a wait for services due to post-pandemic backlogs, we've been so happy to be back! We were living elsewhere which was a bit of a nightmare because of lack of availability. We have a different diagnosis, but medically complex, and I feel we are in a great place for kids with differences. You might check out the XMinds group, the groups.io group MC Needs, and the Facebook group for moms (and dads) of Special Needs kids in Montgomery County.

There are definitely folks who still complain about it, one thing to consider is maybe moving physically close to a great high school. That seems like a spot that a lot of parents struggle with. Although there is lots of school choice and specialized programs, the distance to some of them is overwhelming for some families when it comes to long bus rides.

One thing I love about where we live is that kids with differences can participate in A LOt of different activities. This was a challenge for us before that I feel has really been address living down county and close-in to have access to things in the city too.

We live right next to a creek with awesome playgrounds, and excellent trail access. So it is a tradeoff living in a (more urban) suburban community compared to being a bit more spread out, but I feel it's great for my kid in terms of the other kids in his life.

If I were having to move now, I think it would be important to hear great things about my kids elelmentary school from other moms with kids who have special needs. That way if your child ends up in a Self Contained Class you have more reassurance it's a good one.

All the best to you whatever you decide. It seems like a lot to take on, but worth it for your child in the long run. [/quote]

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