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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][/quote] Previous posters are correct that if you live in one neighborhood but the IEP dictates a different placement, your child can be bussed to the other placement. [b]However, autism programs are all currently certificate programs and students who attend the autism programs are not seeking a HS diploma. [/b]I know high school is a long way off but that's the decision that is made year after year when considering programs/placement. If your child is only one year behind I'm not certain I would want to remove him from the opportunity to work towards a diploma at this time. Check out xminds.org for program descriptions. Maybe he needs a ton of support in his home school and or maybe he needs a slightly smaller setting like a Learning Center. [/quote]

It is 100% not true that all autism programs in MCPS are certificate programs and students in the programs are not seeking a HS diploma.   Says parent of a HS student in the Autism Connections program (f/k/a the Aspergers program).       There is a range of programs, OP -- good luck with your research.          [/quote]

Good catch! I’m the PP who said all autism programs are certificate and I was referring to the “classic autism” programs since that is what Carderock Springs has. You are correct that Connections programs are diploma programs and there are other services available for diploma seeking students. I’m sorry for not being more clear and glad you pointed out the error! [/quote]

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