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[quote=Anonymous]One thing to know about Montgomery County schools for this age is that the schools with larger percentages of kids receiving free or reduced price meals (FARMS) will have smaller class sizes at the elementary level which can be really helpful for kids with ASD. My child had 16 kids in her Kindergarten class in her ES in Silver Spring. Friends with the kids zoned for wealthier schools seem to have larger Kindergarten classes.

The problem is that this generally does not extend to the middle school level. Middle school is the weak link across the system but from what I have heard the lower income middle schools are worse than the higher income ones.

So not sure what the answer is. One thing to look at is the MCPS school climate surveys to get a sense of the atmosphere at different schools.

But it will be hard to predict what supports you will get at any given school. My kid has ASD1 and was found ineligible for an IEP but I know a few other kids that have gotten an IEP and are happy with the services.[/quote]

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