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22 Mar 2017, 10:12 am

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Thanks for the replies folks. I was kind of leaning towards finding a specialty school, although there just aren't many options. Might have to move. I do have a unique public school system here though. I live basically next door to the Microsoft campus, so there is a larger than normal ASD population here, as well as a larger than normal group of quirky people, and the bully ratio is a lot better than it might be in other areas around Seattle. Actually, one of the public high schools around here has an "Embrace Awkward" program, where leaders of the student body befriend ASD students and help them with things like social skills. Just kind of a cool article I found.


King County has good resources. Some aren't immediately visible in general searching. All my stuff has been by way of referral as it is exclusive.

Thank you! I'm interested in the schools you've been going to. You mentioned before that it was a good fit for you. Can you detail them for me, either here or as a private message?

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22 Mar 2017, 10:16 am

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Would you be able to arrange a visit to a couple of schools you're interested in? You could have a tour, meet the teachers and talk to them about your son's individual needs, and how they might manage them, and what kind of extra support he might be able to get.
I work in a school in the UK, and I've seen a few parents doing that sort of thing.

I think so. When he gets closer to being ready for Kindergarten, there will be a big meeting with the folks within the school district. I'll request to meet his teacher as well. I'm going to visit all the specialized schools I can find, but they're pretty hard to find out there! I need someone to tell me what the options are. Not sure that person exists. There's one about 5 hours away that looks promising that I could potentially move to.



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22 Mar 2017, 10:43 am

I went to an academically-rigorous "special school" from
1968-1972. My transition to "regular" public school was
pretty disastrous.

If your public school happens to have a decent program for autism or other disorders, you should check it out--seek out testimonials. If it turns out to be an excellent fit for your son, you can save lots of money/not have to move.

There are many fine public-school teachers. The trouble, at times, is the sheer quantity of kids.

Make sure he's on an academic track always.



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22 Mar 2017, 10:49 am

I found a pretty interesting article while searching for this particular school for my son. Talks about educational theory and a lot of other stuff, therapies, cure, etc.

The Battle for the Future of Autism Advocacy



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22 Mar 2017, 10:50 am

kraftiekortie wrote:
I went to an academically-rigorous "special school" from
1968-1972. My transition to "regular" public school was
pretty disastrous.

If your public school happens to have a decent program for autism or other disorders, you should check it out--seek out testimonials. If it turns out to be an excellent fit for your son, you can save lots of money/not have to move.

There are many fine public-school teachers. The trouble, at times, is the sheer quantity of kids.

Make sure he's on an academic track always.

Awesome, thanks as always. The districts around here have "Special Needs PTSA" groups that meet once a month or so. I'm going to attend some and see if I can get some insider information.



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22 Mar 2017, 10:56 am

Private-Tutoring and/or Home-Schooling and/or a Home-School Community.
Some neighbourhoods have families full of parents who all only let their little ones be home-schooled.
They do not let their sons and daughters be brain-washed/indoctrinated by the public-schools.
Such neighbourhoods have families who co-operate together for purposes of a home-school community.


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