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[quote=Anonymous]I'm the parent of a son with ADHD and high-functioning ASD.  He's verbal, intelligent, and gets along well in a mainstream environment with some supports.  No behavior concerns.  I looked at a bunch of the schools that claim to be able to accommodate different types of learners.  During tours and after meeting my family, we were told EVERY SINGLE TIME that the school was a great fit for my family.  Some of it felt earnest, like they really wanted to be able to accommodate us.  But with most, it was absolute bull.  It's all a sales pitch to get families of children who actually have learning differences to consider privates, which are notorious for ignoring the needs of unconventional students.  They want your money.  The other families don't want those kids at the school either, because they don't want the school to be known as accommodating to kids they may consider stupid.

OP, I'm sorry your family had to go through this.  It's really disingenuous for a lot of these schools to market themselves as welcoming.  We've found a wonderful place for my son at a DC charter, and I don't see us considering private again for a long time.  Best of luck finding the right place!           [/quote]

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