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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I think not knowing the kid there’s too much variability in the diagnosis to know how it really plays out socially or in the classroom. And they don’t have the resources so they just say they don’t take ASD students. I feel for these parents though because a lot more schools are willing to deal with/ adhd, anxiety etc. [/quote]

By middle and high school this isn’t true anymore - the kids behavioral needs are pretty well established. LAB especially has zero justification for refusing to admit kids with autism and should be subject to some kind of investigation about it.

And of course the flip side is that many kids on the spectrum have high IQs and no language impairment, so many of the so-called SN schools would be academically inappropriate. People don’t want to say this too loudly, but private pay SN schools are often for rich families who are disappointed that their children are not achieving academically. So no, they do not want high IQs but socially awkward kids on the spectrum taking away from the environment they are trying to create. [/quote]

To say one’s behavioral needs have been well established by middle or high school simply is not true. Any number of things can change those needs, for any child, at any time and puberty is a key culprit for factors that might change those needs. Schools need more resources to accommodate children with ASD regardless of behavioral needs. They need extra trained staff and resources on top of increased resources in case behavioral needs change (they often do) and children require additional support. Most schools simply are not staffed or trained to handle the demands of these children. The same can be said for children with other SN that nobody ever talks about, but that’s beside the point.

My question is if you have the money for a top level private then [b]why you don’t hire a 1:1 full time and homeschool[/b] or find a school that can properly accommodate your child? That’s typically the best place to put your energy instead of publicly bashing some school you didn’t get into. [/quote]

Because what parent, especially an ASD student who needs social interaction, wants that.   [/quote]

I thought we were discussing educational needs, [b]not social ones. [/b]If you want social interaction join a club or group or something. [/quote]

Oh sure, just toss them in a club—because nothing builds complex social skills like two hours a week of crafts and snacks. School is not just about academics; it is where kids, especially autistic kids, learn how to function in a world full of other people. That means daily exposure to peers, support from trained professionals, and structured opportunities to practice social interaction. Homeschooling might work for some, but it rarely offers that kind of social immersion—and no, the local Lego club does not coun

You cannot be this dumb.  Or you are on the wrong board.

Autism spectrum disorder is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects how individuals perceive and interact with the world around them.[b] One of its hallmark features is difficulty with social communication and interaction.[/b] This can include challenges with understanding social cues, forming and maintaining relationships, engaging in back-and-forth conversation, and interpreting nonverbal signals such as facial expressions or tone of voice. The degree and nature of these social deficits vary widely across individuals.[/quote]

They aren’t getting any of that in public school. Just so you’re aware.

You might get it in ASD focused private. [/quote]

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