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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I have a DC with AS.  DC is much older than the children mentioned in this thread.  DC attended regular pre-school and was OK in school until in a chaotic place....

AS need regular ed academics or GT not special ed for core content.    It can be a real problem in public school since they might place them with those with low or low average iq's.

It's a real battle so if you can go private .     [/quote]

This was my post.   We never applied to the Lab School since it did not seem to target twice exceptional students and many with asperger's qualify for GT programs in public schools.   The key is finding/applying to schools that [1] meet the academic needs of your DC since this is their major asset [2] will treat the DC with dignity and respect as an individual  [3] will overlook minor behaviors and not punish -corporal or emotionally - simple things   [4] enforce no bullying/hazing by students AND staff.

If the DC is capable of sitting in class and can do the academics I'd apply based on academic fit.    Privates do have greater quality control over staff .   Apply where you want ,  have the DC interview, then see what happens.    Don't limit apps to special ed schools since they might not have academic peers and the ability to perform academically is a main asset of AS.[/quote]

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