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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Again, I'm not "denigrating" SN schools. I'm saying the ones I know of are definitely not the right fit for my DD despite the fact that she does have some needs. Doctors and consultants agree with me. But when you say you have any need, often, yes, private schools flee, so thus my question.

We are clearly in a gray area and are really looking for the place where she can shine. Its a tough spot to find. [/quote]

I'm PP with a child with an ASD. Why don't you post in the SN section? There are far more people there who could help you.

In terms of supports, no mainstream private will provide someone to work through social situations like that. It may be something you could outsource that and have her work with a private therapist who is skilled in working with kids with ASDs.

The one exception is the Mclean school which is a mainstream school that provides more supports than most and actually does have school counselors who work with kids, including on socialization, IF the needs are fairly minor. I know of a situation where they couldn't support the social needs of a very bright child who did well academically but needs a lot of social supports. It was not a good situation.

I also think you should look at public schools. Public is the only situation I can think of where they will truly provide supports in a mainstream situation.

You do need to work with a consultant. It is precisely in this kind of situation that you need professional advice. You refer to doctors and consultants -- have they recommended a school?

Do not omit this information from schools you are applying to. If you leave it out and you definitely won't get any support.
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