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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I know two different children on the spectrum at two different privates in the area.

I'm not sure whether they were at the schools before they got a diagnosis but from I've heard from their parents they are doing very well and the schools have been very understanding. [b]These kids do not seem to require academic or social accommodations beyond what a typical NT child might and have no behavioral issues. [/b]

For them the small class size has been enough to make the difference. At a big public these children may have been overwhelmed by the noise and have been neglected by the teachers. I wish more privates would be accepting of children like this.[/quote]

+1  If a child with ASD needs adult facilitation to interact with their peers, work in groups with other kids, etc. a mainstream private school will not be the best environment for them no matter how well they do academically.

Op needs to ask herself if a small class size is enough for her DC.  How is it going in K?  Does your child have friends at school?[/quote]

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