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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP, I agree with some previous PPs that you should push back and get more information.

Is may be more convenient for them, but is it really the right thing for your DD? The self-contained classes I have seen for autism are really for kids who can't communicate verbally very well and if your child can seeing as how she was mainstreamed before I would urge you to be cautious. How would this impact her socialization?

If they are thinking about a learning classroom with kids with different types of disabilities that might be better for your DD.

Could they get her an aide for gen ed instead? I would seriously consider holding her back a year if you think that could help. Your child is still very young and no one can possibly know what she'll be like in even a year or two in the future.

If you do accept the self contained class I would make sure they have her mainstreamed for certain subjects like math and science that are her strengths. They may not want to do it but you can insist and they can do it. I have seen it done and it was the best of both worlds for the child.[/quote]

DD has a speech delay has made progress every year. But, was typical 9-11 months behind for her age every time tested.  Our current speech therapist said she didn't think more speech made sense at this stage (gert 2 x30 sessions a week via zoom). She recommended working more on frustration threshold and self regulation and social skills.  
When we left K out kid wasn't really reading and was doing kindergarten work just but behind the pace of the class for sure. DD never had an aide in K but they did have 3 teachers in the room. One of which spent a lot of time with DD and a few similar level peers.
We did ask about an aide for this year but when school never happened in-person there wasn't much of an point. I know small group or 1-1 is definitely better for DD (probably is for most NT too).  So, I am not apposed to the idea of some smaller classes and an aide. I am just sorting out the best thing.  She has potential to learn and is learning all be it differently and at a slower pace than NT kids

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