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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Others have commented on the academic aspects of child-led learning, but the social dynamics could also be challenging.

Specifically, [b]Montessori and Waldorf are both very big on child-led conflict resolution. This can be very hard on kids who do not read social cues easily, or who struggle with impulse control, because the pedagogy rests on kids solving their own problems using words and social norms. 
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For a kid struggling with speech and social pragmatics, it could easily lead to frustration and isolation. [/quote]

All of the bolded part. They also want the kids to handle transitions well, and without adult guidance.  These areas were where my DS had the hardest time with Montessori.  He actually thrived on some of the academic aspects, because he could focus on the activities that interested him.  But he needed more support in the other areas and they simply weren't willing to provide it (they told us that directly).  I would note that we did not have a diagnosis at the time, but if we had we would have tried to get him a spot in our local public preschool.[/quote]

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