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DS is joining band. He is much more of a sensory seeker than an avoider, so I'm not worried that he'll be bothered by the loud sounds. I am worried that he will find the class very exciting, and be unable to control himself. I'm worried he'll be touching other peoples' instruments and talking and looking around and not following what's going on in class.
Have any of your children been in band, and if so how did that experience work out? Did they have accommodations, and if so what were they?
Does anyone think I'm making a horrible mistake?

My personal feeling is that it's a good thing you're trying things out with your son.

Maybe he'll thrive in band.

When I was a kid, I screwed up in some places, and did well in others.

Maybe Band is where he will do well. Maybe he'll be so motivated that he'll control himself better.

Don't you think it's better if you make the attempt to broaden his horizons, rather than keeping him stuck because of his disorder?

I think you should let him enjoy himself in band and not let your anxieties affect him or him back from what he wants to do.

I know what you mean. I've had things "backfire" myself.

But he is getting older, and more mature. And he is able to use his cognition more, and he has more motivation.

Maybe you could set up an incentive? Like: if he succeeds in Band throughout the semester, you could get him something nice (within your budget, of course).

It depends on the kid. My son excelled in band, and developed in interest in music composition that lasted years.