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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP- I don't live in DC anymore. I have an ADHD/ unmedicated DS9 in mainstream private. He is intellectually exceptionally gifted and impaired in social pragmatics. It's not going very well-- especially socially.  He has no friends. One playdate invitation in 2 1/2 years-- and he's so lonely.

If I had a great public school option or a therapeutic school that wound prioritize his intellect, I would take it. I am desperate for a 2e private, but they are rare and none in our area.

There are no perfect or even very good options for kids with my DS's learning profile. Except perhaps a 2e environment. [/quote]

Sorry to hear this. Can you reach out to parents and invite them for playdates? Maybe even children a little older if he is that gifted he may be years ahead of his peers. Good luck. [/quote]

Thank you. I wanted to try to answer OP's question about ADHD and private school. Our answer is that it's a trade off and maybe not a good one when a child has issues with social pragmatics. Although a small classroom can cut down on overt bullying, children still select who they want to play with (and they should have that right). Also, the teachers at our school aren't consistent about accommodations, and they don't (by law) have to be.

We don't have a great public school option but if we did, I would consider it. Socially, it could be better in a more diverse classroom and I might get more traction with an IEP or 504. Additionally, there is less risk of being asked to leave. That can definitely happen if a child is disruptive or can't keep up.

OP- whatever decision you ultimately make, keep in mind that friendships and belonging cannot be underestimated. [/quote]

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