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PP you replied to. My two kids attended/still attend large MCPS schools. They're both on the spectrum, actually, but only one has the additional ADHD. The size of the school doesn't matter since kids just go to their classes and have lunch, and there's de facto a lot of structure built into the school day. The noise or feel of the crowds can matter enormously, but size of school and noise/crowds don't automatically go together: it depends on the building, specifically the corridors, and how it's all set up. They've never felt lost, and for certain neurodivergent profiles with social anxiety, the relative anonymity of a large school can be less intimidating than everyone knowing who you are.

I still suggest you visit with your child, just to make sure it's not an option. Also, keep in mind that at some point your kid will attend college. My autistic/ADHD kid attends a large private university in a urban campus open to the city - he chose it over our state flagship and lots of smaller LACS and rural, quieter institutions. His autism diagnosis entitles him to a private room, which is nice. He absolutely needs his own space and would feel incredibly anxious with a roommate sleeping in the same room. Keep that in mind for when your kid goes to college!
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Is BCC one of them?  I have an AuDHD 5th grader in private (high IQ but still struggles with emotional regulation / overwhelm) and starting to try to figure out where she will go next and wondering if BCC might be an option for high school.[/quote]

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