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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]

Reading this I don't understand why you want to leave.[/quote]

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