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[quote=Anonymous]0:24 again.  My son has always been at the same school, an language immersion school where preK was 100% in the target language and 50/50 in the latter grades.  DS had zero exposure to the target language prior to school but the immersion part is pretty much an non-issue other than that the school has been very proactive, helpful and transparent in how they support kids with SNs - they have quite a few and are aggressive about providing supports that will make the school work for every one of their students.

DS, like many AS kids, does very well with language, speaking, reading, writing, etc. His teachers want him to initiate more in the other language which they are working on.  The school plays into his strengths and really helps his self esteem.  The teachers really like him and the school provides a caring, nurturing environment.

I agree with pp that Montessori may not be the best environment for kids like this.  My DS really has to be "pushed"/prompted to engage with peers.  He prefers to engage with his teachers...  and the Vice Principal!  Some of the things aside from IEP that has helped:

1.  small class size.  He is in a classroom with a 17:3 (including Sp Ed teacher) ratio for K.  Other K classrooms are 18:2.

2.  Being assigned a "buddy".  One of his buddies from preK is in his class and while he no longer needs what the buddy was intended which was to help him keep up with his class (gross motor issues), it's nice to have a friend from preK.  DS is also the youngest boy in his class and it was the same in preK.  His assigned buddies have always been "older" NT girls.

Get the best IEP you can and see how willing the school is in helping your child which unfortunately has more to do with luck than anything.

6:15:  My kid also LOVES fans, doors, and especially elevators.  We will be indulging these loves over Spring Break.  LOL![/quote]

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