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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Can a private speech therapist or occupational therapist using the social thinking or zones of regulation program come to his school to work with staff and your child? The public schools can also set up a service plan IEP to help his private school team if you keep him in private school. You would have to have him  evaluated and see if he qualifies for special education through the Fairfax public schools.[/quote]

social thinking/zones of regulation are garbage. he needs and FBA and a BIP, and possibly a classroom staffed by a BCBA. [/quote]

Social Thinking and Zones of Regulation are NOT garbage. My autistic child gained so many skills through these programs. Through private OT/ST and through an integrated curriculum at her previous private school placement where the teachers used ST/ZoR throughout the day. Total game changer! The school also had a BCBA on staff who used these methodologies. Our entire family learned how to model and facilitate self-regulation to provide continuity of support at home. It was empowering for our child, who has made enormous strides by accessing the tools.

I highly recommend connecting with a neuropsych and/or a developmental pediatrician to do a full assessment and provide recommendations. Understanding the "why" behind the behaviors is critical. It will help inform the FBA and BIP if you go that route. A BIP must make a good match between the behaviors and the strategies to address them. And a BCBA who is trained in the specific strategies is essential. Surround your kid with a team that "gets" them and is familiar with the full range of positive pro-social supports. Don't let anyone make you think your kid is trying to misbehave or a problem they are stuck with. All Behavior Communicates! It's up to everyone on the team to get to know them and help them thrive. 
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