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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Op,

I don’t think any of these schools are in person yet.  It’s possible to get private placement at KTS and Ivymount.  Since Ivymount runs most of the year, more expensive than the other two schools you mentioned.

I would get an advocate to help you figure out the best placement.

Personally, I would look into Auburn vs. KTS or Ivymount.

You may also want to try the Newton school in VA—it’s in person or hybrid.[/quote]

We are in the process of hiring an advocate.  We had one IDLP meeting with DS's case manager where we raised all the concerns I mentioned in my original post and we held one separate meeting with the principal.  We requested an IEP meeting.  I think Ivymount is in person.  The McLean school is not yet.  DS has no issues wearing a mask and he wears one for two hours each day with his ABA therapist.  [/quote]

Our experience as well.  The whole process was relatively cordial but I always used an advocate and when she said came with a lawyer.  My kid's first year of school was worth far far more than all the advocate fees paid over his lifetime as well as the small legal bill.

If you want the school system to pay, you should hire an attorney and be prepared to sue the school system.[/quote]

Not true. We didn't sue the school system. We did have an advocate who helped us (an educational consultant.) Our school system agreed that private placement was best for him. (The process takes almost an entire school year though.) But you could pay on own for private and still get placed by the school system. No guarantees you would get placed at that school though.[/quote][/quote]

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