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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My oldest has a lower IQ. College really isn’t a realistic plan for lots of kids, mine included. We recognized this by the beginning of HS so I helped him figure out what he might like to study in our public vo tech.

He was able to graduate from HS with lots of support. Then through a National trade association, he got a full scholarship to a community college trade program - no tests required, just all hands on training and it was over a two year period instead of some of the more well known one year programs. The slower pace was definitely a great decision because the faster pace would have been too hard and frustrating.

He’s worked full time since HS but the biggest issue I’ve found is that he got taken advantage of and treated unfairly to the point of wage and hour type violations and unauthorized payroll deductions. So I helped him get a county union job. Now he earns a living wage, has health insurance and has paid leave and a pension.

It’s been a tough road but he’s highly successful and he grew up to be a great person. I think the key for us was recognizing his deficits and helping him find a direction that would work for him.

Being in public school there is also a lot of transitional support and post HS assistance. My son didn’t use them - his vo tech provided similar services for their kids.

Anyway, good luck. The trades are a great alternative if your goal is independence and earning a living wage. But, unlike a PP’s plumber relative, my son won’t be rich. His disabilities will always limit his outcome. 
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Loved reading this.  Sharing a possible route to explore and being realistic.  [/quote]

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