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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP, I’m assuming you have a newly diagnosed teen. High School is around the time that social skills deficits become most apparent.

You probably aren’t going to get your child’s social skills needs met by any high school (public or private). Private services are going to be your best bet. You’ll need to try different social skills groups, classes, etc. until you find something that really helps your child.

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I am also looking for a new HS for my DD (ASD, ADHD).  She certainly has social issues but I’m actually veering away from “social skills” support or instruction. Yes, her social differences are more apparent than ever, but I just do not think they are going to change based on social skills training, in school or otherwise.  She’s in a program now that has it, and she gets it intellectually.  Being corrected in real time just makes her feel like she’s constantly being criticized.  I’m thinking of focusing our search on finding a nurturing environment and creative teaching model.  As far as the social skills, I feel like what she really needs is an empathetic group of kids who “get” her, an environment that is supportive of her different learning style, and where she’ll just be allowed to be herself.  [/quote]

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