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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I have heard George Mason does really well with this type of kid.

Ask on the special needs forum[/quote]

He was admitted to a few colleges and loved this one. We are confident that he’d do well academically, with supports, but housing or the ability to stay off campus is also needed for him to be successful.

He was also admitted to Ursinus and we turned the spot down. I’m thinking I’ll reach back out to their admissions to see if they allow off campus housing.

It’s so frustrating. We asked the right questions but didn’t ask the right people, I guess.

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My DD has level 1 autism. I was torn about whether it would be better for her to have a roommate (socialization!) or to have the sensory space. She opted to apply for the single. Her college also wouldn't commit in advance. Her psychiatrist seemed familiar with the process, and he wrote a detailed explanation of her needs, and we sent in her neuropsych evaluation. They accepted her request but it didn't feel like a sure thing along the way.[/quote]

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