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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Thanks, OP. Great perspective. However, my worry is actually WITH child who is in the extremely top tier on SSAT and with top grades at a strong school. Some may think him quirky or "superior" sounding. In reality, he's ASD and his growth area is on the social side. That means a school will have to be willing to take a chance on him.

People think the high performers on a test have it easy. They are still just kids with their own, very different, issues.[/quote]

For above poster, how old is your child?  For younger (elementary school age kids) finding the right fit is probably hardest.  Of course each ASD kid is so different from the next, it is hard to generalize on the best fit but generally I believe you will have more options as he gets older.   I would recommend you look at a variety of mainstream privates -- you can include the big X if you want but don't get hung up on those.  There are plenty of other schools that can challenge a really smart kid.  I would look for a place where he will not be singled out as much for his quirks and a culture of working with kids (and parents) to get the best outcomes.  I would seek out a place where he will be less stressed while still challenged, and also a place where not everyone is a type A.  If he shines a bit more academically to offset a social deficit that will likely breed more confidence and less stress.  And that will be far more important for college and for the rest of his life than the brand name of his high school.  Good luck. [/quote]

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