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[quote=Anonymous]There absolutely is overlap between ADHD/self-regulation/autism spectrum!  My son has defied classification most of his life, but has aspects of all three.  He is in the middle school at [b]Auburn[/b] and had the year of his life last year!!  Like the other Auburn parent responding (Hi!!), my son too struggled horribly in public school -- despite caring and thorough accomodations by his school.

At Auburn, he is free to shine among like-minded kids and understanding adults (in every corner of the school -- it's a true integrated, team approach).  Everything I'd want is infused throughout the day -- sensory integration/OT, speech and language, pragmatics/social skills, social and emotional learning, understanding self and others, self-regulation/meeting positive behavior goals -- all with an engaging, but appropriately challenging academic program.  There's all of the important subject matter, and none of the meltdown-inducing busy work of the public school setting; plus some really innovative approaches to multi-discipline learning and showing mastery.  The teachers are phenomenal, the kids are bright and 'diamonds in the rough' all of them.  It's a really special place!  Ask me anything!!

As for commute -- and I think this says a lot about the worth of the program -- we come from Maryland every day (around the Beltway, out the Toll Road).  Sounds daunting as heck, but it quickly becomes part of the routine and a relatively small price to pay for all the gains my son has made and will make.  He's never complained about the drive (even on the days when I have!), so it's worth it to him too.  I want for every parent struggling with school placement for their kid to find the peace and success that we have (whether that's at Auburn, or elsewhere).  Good luck!
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