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[quote=Anonymous]8th grader DC is on the higher-functioning end of the spectrum and does not have the skills to cope with public school; threatens self-harm to the school counselor. Has not done any self-harm this year, but used to hit self on the head under similar circumstances last year. This behavior does not occur at home at all, DC says it's all due to school and the feeling is not there otherwise. Honestly DC seems like a generally happy, helpful, cooperative kid except for school. We have tried meds, therapy, counseling, and DC is currently in a school with a vast IEP and many academic and behavior accommodations (Bridge in MCPS). We are *this* close to abandoning public school and the IEP and starting homeschooling. But the stakes are high at the H.S. level and this may be an irreversible decision. I am trying to think of any last-ditch things to try for before doing that. Are there any non-public options that have very low academic pressure that we could aim for a re-assignment to (of course I know it's up to the IEP team/CIEP and not up to us)? DC is also performing below grade level. We do not have the resources for private school. Thank you for any guidance/opinions. PS we did a temporary trial run with a homeschooling program last year when something similar was happening, and this is what DC wants to do permanently. [/quote]

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