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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP here.
If you follow the DCUM Private/Independent School posts, you will find out that a lot of parents with NT kids are very anxious with the presence of ASD kids in their schools (as if autism is contagious). It seems to be acceptable if the kids need academic support from tutors and learning specialists, but not when the kids need social communication support.

Although the school DC is currently at is very welcoming, I never disclosed DC's diagnosis to other parents (why should I?). Friendship is a bit hard to define at this age.  I just know that despite DC's difficulty in having back and forth conversation with peers, DC seems to have other likable traits and gets regular invitation for playdates and birthday parties. 
I think it's the combination of small class size, teachers who "get it", great communication and collaboration between school and parents, that works for us right now. [/quote]

I do not read the private school forum. This confirms all my worst stereotypes of private school parents. Do they complain about too many Jews or scholarship students too?

In some ways the fact that my child's SN are not hideable if you're around him for more than a few minutes is nice because it means I don't/can't think about trying to "pass" him as NT. it seems like that would be a difficult thing, to wonder whether to disclose it and worry that the other parent will change their assessment of you or your kid because of it. [/quote]

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