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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We’re applying to K for DS for 2019. We’re very close-in NOVA. [b]DS has ASD Level 1 provisional diagnosis.  [/b]Preschool says he probably would not qualify for IEP. [b] He has above average IQ and strong verbal skills.  Socially a little awkward.  Has some mild anxiety.  [/b]Thoughts on placement based on your past experience or others’ that you know personally?  Thank you.[/quote]

I know a TON of kids with this exact profile at Maddux and with IEPs. You are really downplaying your kids' needs here. You don't need to have a below average IQ to get an IEP. Internalize that. You are being extremely dismissive while asking for advice and experiences. Most kids have average to above IQs. Because they are average. [/quote]

yep, and this is why proper supports are so important for the "above average" IQ kids with autism!  They LEARN differently, and they won't be able to develop their strengths if they are not properly supported.  However I would not call OP dismissive since she's willing to consider SN privates and knows that the child needs accomodations.  I think she's just naive about private schools, and not informed about IEPs at publics.  That's fine, we all have to start somewhere!  [/quote]

It really depends on the child and their needs.  Mine did better no IEP in a small private.  We switched to public with an IEP and child did well but the IEP was not helpful and the teachers didn't get my child nor helped in any way like the private teachers did.[/quote]

Thank you.  Could you please name the school?[/quote]

The school greatly changed after we left.  The owner passed and a relative took over and fired the great teachers who really helped my child and brought in her own picks.  I wouldn't recommend it anymore partly because of that and partly what I heard from others.

But, do call around and visit.  Don't go by recommendations alone.  Online this school didn't appear willing at all and I ruled it out initially but decided to go look and it was a very different experience. They let my kid do a 1/2 day trial and he didn't want to leave and they made it clear they wanted him.   Remember all kids are different so one kid may not do well but another might at that school even with the same "profile."

I'm sure everyone here would have pushed Maddox for my kid but it was very pricy for what it was and really not necessary (I did talk to them but ruled them out quickly as they insisted we used their SLP vs. our private even though theirs did not take insurance and our SLP did so that was an unnecessary expense).[/quote]

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