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[quote=Anonymous]We were in your shoes a year ago. After multiple failed placements including a highly regarded local non-public and on the verge of hospitalization, we did the unthinkable and pulled to homeschool.

Yes we needed two incomes…but figured out a way to make it work with me dropping my career and taking a part-time flexible remote role. Part time is key.

We also use a (secular, accredited) virtual homeschool program and pay for 1-on1 special Ed tutoring.

We are just getting into the DMV homeschool scene but are finding MANY families in the same situation. There are also so many enrichment programs for homeschoolers that are free or inexpensive— and the quality is top notch…. because DMV has so many educated parents now in the homeschool scene so kids can take a biology class with an actual doctor or astronomy with a PhD in astrophysics. It’s mind blowing how much this area has to offer.
Check out the Facebook groups for DMV Neurodivergent Homeschooling.

As for moving — it would likely be more disruptive emotionally and financially then staying in DMV. Interest rates are currently high, new presidential administration will be unpredictable, and moving away is hard for any kid but doubly hard if you are autistic. Multiply that with PDA where any loss of autonomy or perceived safety sends one into a tizzy.

As for other schools or districts- I hate to tell you this but if your child has PDA then their situation will follow them to a new school district and state. It’s the structure of “schooling” that is the problem for PDA.  Not the actual school. It’s demands, control, hierarchy, social communication challenges and sensory overload that destabilizes a PDA kid well before they open a text book to learn.

Anywhere that would have the type of diverse, educated homeschool community that we have here will not be less expensive than the DMV…

For financials -  we’ve made drastic lifestyle adjustments. but my kid is SO SO much better, calmer and actually learning in a safe home environment than having a daily mental health crisis, eloping into the street, or posing harm to themselves or others.

It’s been a miracle for us. Not a lucrative one, but one that will pay off long term.

Best of luck. You are in a tough spot.[/quote]

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