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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Maddux does take kids with high-functioning ASD, such as my DC who will start there in the fall. I really believe they don't get too hung up on the diagnosis, but they're able to identify kids who would do well in their program. I know it's hard to really nail down the type of kids that Maddux takes. The tour/open house made us realize that it will be a good setting for our child. [/quote]

Thank you. This is helpful. That makes sense. It's nice to know you can share the diagnosis and it isn't held against you because they care about the fit not the label. I noticed on Maddux threads there are parents who seemed to imply there aren't kids on the spectrum there and they seem defensive about it. It is refreshing to read your post. Congrats to your DC on his/her acceptance!

I agree re:McLean. I believe I was told most of the teachers do not have degrees in special ed, though they do have training. I believe at Maddux the teachers are required to have degrees in special education and they are more equipped to accommodate special needs. McLean seems to have no issue with an Aspergers label as long as the child is a good fit and I haven't read any responses on here from parents implying HFA is a deal-breaker at McLean. I was also told plenty of kids from Maddux go on to McLean and Maddux prepares them well.[/quote]

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