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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP again. Thanks for all the thoughtful responses. I’m not sure if masking is the correct term, but he does a great job of regulating at school but the moment he’s picked up it’s like he flips a switch. He’s so irritable after school so we keep a low-demand environment. I’m nervous as the school day lengthens and the expectations increase, that the irritability and meltdowns will spill over at school. I’m not sure if I’m overreacting, but if this were to happen at an NT school I don’t think they would be keen to work with us. Or if we started medications I’m not sure we could speak openly with them to find the best fit for symptom control throughout the day.[/quote]

I know you know your kid and I’m sure you have good reasons for your concerns, but, as you say, maybe you are slightly overly concerned?

The behaviors you’re talking about are common among many kids, ND or not, e.g. struggling to keep hands to yourself, falling apart at the end of the school day. 
Schools are accustomed to dealing with meltdowns.

I have one ASD Level 1 upper elementary boy and one NT (but maybe ADHD) lower elementary girl.

Each has had friends but also times with some social struggles. Each has so far avoided major behavioral problems at school but sometimes falls apart on us at home. But I think almost all of us could say the same, right?

It’s awful to worry about your kid’s struggles, but it sounds like your kid’s might not be too atypical and it could be worth it to try a more conventional environment. [/quote]

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