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[quote=Anonymous]I think it's hard when your child is really young to figure out the answers to the questions that you are asking because you don't know how far they will progress.  But, being there with a high schooler, here's what I did.  I got every service imaginable for my son through the school and paid for additional services privately.  Accepted the fact that not everyone goes to college and started looking early for other options.  Invested time in learning about vocational programs through the school system and helping my son to develop interests that are compatible with the programs that are offered.  Worked with him on behavior and, as much as possible, grades, to make him attractive to vo-tech since it's an application only program and there is no guarantee he will get in.  I work a lot with him on money and budgeting so that hopefully he will be able to manage on his own when the time comes.  I have him volunteer as often as possible (for the past three summers, he's volunteered 40 hours per week for 5 or more weeks over the summer).  And, the last thing I can think of is that I spent a lot of time introducing him to a non-DC lifestyle.  I have family in rural areas where he will fit much better than he does in DC and the cost of living is much lower.  Given a realistic view of his options, I cannot see him being able to afford living in this area.  I'll know in a few years if any of this worked.  [/quote]

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