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[quote=Anonymous]My 3 year old daughter has hypotonia and dyspraxia, but apparently is cognitively quite bright according to recent evaluations.  She needs weekly OT for balance/coordination, PT for the tone, and ST probably 2-3x/week. 
Her hypotonia is moderate...she is not safe alone on the typical play equipment you will find at school, or going down stairs by herself, etc.  And, her writing is lagging because of weak wrists.  Other than that, she is inquisitive, has excellent attention to task, wants to get better and speak better, and loves her mainstream preschool overseas.
An IEP written in Singapore suggests integrated therapy preschool, with weekly therapies, and especially one-to-one monitoring when outside near play equipment, and a high staff/student ratio in class.
We live overseas and are returning to the DC metro area.
Could any of you help me with the following:
1) I assumed we would be in Falls Church City, but now it appears we may be in Arlington.  Can anyone provide experiences or knowledge of both preschool systems?  I heard that FCCPS was fantastic...some neurotypical children and some not.  Are the Arlington schools districted?  meaning, she goes to the one she is in district for?
2) Will her physical disabilities mandate a special needs environment for her?  I know you can't judge for certain; just wondering if anybody has any experience of whether mainstream teachers are willing to be with her on the stairs and watch her on the playground...that sort of thing.  I think for preschool, teachers are watching out anyway, but I suspect that when it is time for kindergarten in two years, she will still need some watching over.
3) I plan to take her to private OT and ST anyway....do you think therapy at school offers a lot more?
Thanks for any help.
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