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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We're trying to decide on the best educational environment for our AuDHD kid when he starts Kindergarten. We know it might be trial and error to find the right setting, but we're looking for input from parents who have a similar child.

He's very bright and enjoys being with others, but he struggles with poor attention. He does well in a smaller setting, but we're nervous about private and the stories we've heard about ND kids getting counseled out.

An IEP and a paraeducator in public would be amazing, but we don't think he'll get assigned a para because of how high-functioning he is. In a classroom of 25 kids, he'll just zone out when it's a non-preferred subject and the teacher may not notice because of the ratios.

Advice?[/quote]

Would you tell the mainstream privates about the dx upfront? [/quote]

We are --- some mainstream privates you'd be surprised have plenty of ASD and/or ADHD kids. I think from all the forum discussions on this and the private school one - disclosing is your best bet so there are no surprises later on...[/quote]OP here. Same question as the PP. We're inclined to disclose upfront. Many private schools even the laid-back ones have an observation day and a life-long educator might be able to pick up on the fact that he's ND. I don't want to play coy, but I don't want him to be discriminated against either. If given the chance, I think he would thrive. It's such a dilemma.[/quote]

Oh absolutely, hence why I have struggled so much with the ASD/DSM definition and just the overall labeling culture in our society. Often folks try to reassure me that well if the school doesn't accept them once you're up front then it is not the best school - which I don't fully buy or agree with. Often time, it's a judgement call from the school - accept the kid and see how they do, how important are the parents/ aka donors, and/or if siblings are already there. There's a lot that gets factored into a school decision - so I am hoping it's not a label or two that will deter privates...I say go for it, and if you're sensing any doubt from the school, then it's there loss frankly, and onto the next private. There's plenty of private options in our area, both NT and ND or mixed. I'm certainly will land somewhere inclusive, understanding, and fairly NT since I too believe our child will thrive irrespective of their label. [/quote]

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