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I don't think I am going to like difficult child's new school
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<blockquote data-quote="BusynMember" data-source="post: 297560" data-attributes="member: 1550"><p>Hi there. </p><p>I wouldn't have liked that either for my high functioning Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) son, however I DID want him in a small classroom. We looked around and found an interesting class that was for mild CD kids and although my son is also smart in academics, he had many social deficits. The class seemed like a good fit for him. Everyone could talk and he turned into a leader (there were 12 kids or so). My son got SO MUCH 1-1 attention that he was spoken to all the time, and he was mainstreamed for half the day with an aide. He is now turning sixteen and mainstreamed except for an extra study hall where he gets help. He is going to get his driver's license soon. He sits with at the "geek" table at school with all the ultra-smart kids and he loves school. He is doing 100% better than we ever dreamed he would be. I'm glad he started out in a small classroom where the teachers spent so much time with him. With Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD) it's not just about academics. These kids sorely lack social skills and socialize better in small groups, and, sadly, even if they are in big classrooms, for the most part, the "typical" kids do not interact with them.</p><p>In my daughter's class, there is a very bright boy with Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD)-not otherwise specified. The other kids ignore him except to tease him when the teachers aren't there (he is 12). He doesn't have friends or sit with other kids at a table. He got angry last year and tried to choke the aide twice. I have talked to his father and he refuses to put his son in Special Education. I personally think my son is doing a lot better than his. At least he feels he belongs and has slowly gained social skills and certain life skills.</p><p>It's really your call what you feel is best for your son. I liked "mixed" Special Education classes rather than one class for one disorder. My sister is an aide in an Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) class and from what she has told me about their methods, it doesn't sound like they are getting the right kind of help. Go with your gut.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="BusynMember, post: 297560, member: 1550"] Hi there. I wouldn't have liked that either for my high functioning Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) son, however I DID want him in a small classroom. We looked around and found an interesting class that was for mild CD kids and although my son is also smart in academics, he had many social deficits. The class seemed like a good fit for him. Everyone could talk and he turned into a leader (there were 12 kids or so). My son got SO MUCH 1-1 attention that he was spoken to all the time, and he was mainstreamed for half the day with an aide. He is now turning sixteen and mainstreamed except for an extra study hall where he gets help. He is going to get his driver's license soon. He sits with at the "geek" table at school with all the ultra-smart kids and he loves school. He is doing 100% better than we ever dreamed he would be. I'm glad he started out in a small classroom where the teachers spent so much time with him. With Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD) it's not just about academics. These kids sorely lack social skills and socialize better in small groups, and, sadly, even if they are in big classrooms, for the most part, the "typical" kids do not interact with them. In my daughter's class, there is a very bright boy with Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD)-not otherwise specified. The other kids ignore him except to tease him when the teachers aren't there (he is 12). He doesn't have friends or sit with other kids at a table. He got angry last year and tried to choke the aide twice. I have talked to his father and he refuses to put his son in Special Education. I personally think my son is doing a lot better than his. At least he feels he belongs and has slowly gained social skills and certain life skills. It's really your call what you feel is best for your son. I liked "mixed" Special Education classes rather than one class for one disorder. My sister is an aide in an Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) class and from what she has told me about their methods, it doesn't sound like they are getting the right kind of help. Go with your gut. [/QUOTE]
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