Anonymous wrote:OP here. My DS is ADHD/Hyperactive Type. Based on this info, which one would be more appropriate?

He's a budding little scientist already; he's enthralled with solar system, minerals making, etc. He's also pretty good with math, DH started teaching him addition and substraction a few months ago and he's really good.

sounds like a typical aap kid. My son would be similar and he is doing better in aap than he did in reg fcps.

OP - how severe is the ADHD? I think you should check out a variety of schools and if the fit is right they will consider your child. I do not think you necessarily need a special needs focus for ADHD......it is very common and present at all of the privates. This is for you to decide of course - if you cannot see your child at certain schools for whatever reason, then go with that instinct. I'm just saying you may want to look around at all types of schools and not limit your child to only certain schools for special needs - ADHD is def. mainstream these days. Sounds like a strong athletic program will be very helpful for your child too.

OP, would love to hear where you ended up and how things are going. I am going to start a new thread as well asking what accommodations work.

OP, I have a 2e kid at Auburn who is doing very well there. The smaller class is exactly what he needs, and they have been great about giving him academic work at his ability level, as opposed to his age level.

The Newton School is also a good recommendation for someone who would benefit from a lot of physical activity.

If your son is socially very able and his hyperactivity is well-controlled, you might consider Flint Hill School - his athletic ability will be a great asset there and they are pretty good about differentiating. Also have great science, even in K.

I didn't notice any reference to medication in your post. I don't know your child and I'm not his doctor or teacher. Keep in mind that most schools mentioned here are going to have limits on just how much hyperactivity they can accommodate. You might have to have this discussion at some point with your doctor, and your decision may affect which schools fit your child.

Visits are goo adivce. Several visits. I would go with Mclean up on POtomac or Corromonwealth Academy in Alexandria. Both are xlnt with kids who have minor learning or physical problems such as needing hearing aids. CA is very small and the faculty really "gets". McLean is much larger, is selected whom they take, and someones (my opinion only maybe - hands out too much homework). The homework load at CA is ideal.

23:19 here. With all due respect to the pp, neither of us knows the Op or her dc. That is why she needs to go visit the schools. On paper, Auburn looked like a great fit for my dc. I thought I had found the perfect school. Then I visited and realized that it wasn't the right place. I'm not saying it isn't a great school. It just wasn't right for my child and I reached that conclusion through visiting and talking to people who know the school and know my dc. It is a pain but that is what op is going to have to do to get a true feel for the schools. Visit McLean, Auburn, Newton, Lab and any place else you think could be a possibility. You'll know when you find the right place.

I disagree on Auburn not being a good fit. There's a lot of room for movement, breaks, and doing things such as sitting on a bouncy ball. In terms of social skills, yes, that's a huge focus, but I have found that a kid with ADHD/Hyperactive has social impairments as well. You have to stand still and pay attention to the conversation to make friends! You have to be able to work effectively with people who operate differently from you. I would definitely take a look at talk to them about your son. They are very honest about who is a good fit and will recommend other places if they are not.