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[quote=Anonymous]OP - As another poster noted above, all the privates have high functioning kids on the spectrum and often don't know it.  As you know, it is all a matter of degree. I note also that high functioning kids on the spectrum can change a great deal all they way up into high school.  Autism is in many ways a developmental disability and is not static. As you probably know, there have also been some recent studies supporting the notion that a certain percentage of high functioning kids will present in ways that would not fit the diagnosis as they get older -- I don't like the term "grow out of it" and I believe substantial early intervention is critical -- but that is how they present.  My suggestion is that you look at the schools that are know for offering a supportive, nurturing environment with good academics -- partly because it may be easier for your child to find a place to fit in with more kids in those schools who, on average (not looking to start a fight here), may not be as hard charging on all fronts, and because those teachers are probably more comfortable with being more socially supportive if they have seen a few more quirky types.  Good luck.  You sound like a great parent. [/quote]

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