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I'm trying to transfer my daughter from NJ Public School District to Philadelphia, since Philadelphia's Public School District doesn't have good references. I would like to enroll my daughter into a private school, where she can continue receiving her current services and good quality treatment. I was told that I can't do that unless I have a lawsuit against the PA Public School and/or a lawyer. I was wondering if anyone here could give me any advice on how I can make this process a little less… read more
Are there any charter schools...which would be a public school, but different set up...less kids, etc.
We are moving to the King of Prussia area outside of Philadelphia. Looking of a good school district for our son. He will need a program with support from a special ed classroom and inclusion. It looks like it would be 50/50. Any suggestions or advice?
The NHS schools in Pennsylvania may be worth looking into, several are listed on this site: http://www.theautismeducationsite.com/autism-sc...
My husband and I are thinking of moving from Florida to Pennsylvania to get better services for our son. He is soon to be 4 years old with high functioning autism. Can anyone tell me what are the best places to live ? Right now we're concentrating on Mt Lebanon, South Fayette and Monroeville. We'd consider other areas too.
I don't know how far you're willing to go but I live in Texas. We have some great programs here. My son is 4 and we've had him in speech and occupational therapy since he was 2. He is on Medicaid… read more
Moving to Colorado for the special education program ! I want to make the best choice of school ! So any input I get is very helpful ! !.. I'm debating from boulder or parker / highlands ranch !!??my son will be in preschool
Where are you now? I'm just wondering because we are moving to Pennsylvania for sevices.
My family and I are moving to Pennsylvania from Florida in early January. My son is going to be 4 years old and is in pre-k. His next IEP meeting is at the end of November. The services written into the IEP will not go into affect until we are in Pennsylvania. The school in Pennsylvania is also planning on doing an IEP however the one we bring with us will be active for several weeks. I'm not sure how to handle this next IEP meeting. Do I treat it like any other even though the services I… read more
I've moved to many states with my high functioning son when he was small. Please check all your paper work from the old school system and if there is a something you don't like you can take it out… read more
I don't think Ohio does. They see autism as a gray area. I had asked about having to stay home with my son since he absolutely doesn't like my mom babysitting. They said that wasn't possible unless he… read more
I live in Pennsylvania and have insurance through work, plus medical assistance for my sons. I was wondering if my insurance didn't pay for a service or paid a portion; would medical assistance pay?
Hi everyone.
I’m in Sacramento. I’m moving here from Pennsylvania looking for good schools district middle/high school for my son high functioning autism.
Which schools in Elk Grove?
This article describes successful programs that may not be able to continue if changes are not made in Pennsylvania
http://chestnuthilllocal.com/blog/2012/07/25/au.... I am interested in providing info to DPW and the PA Legislature, so that they realize this should not happen. Many PWA are functioning optimally in the current programs and will be seriously harmed by institutionalization. On the basis of cost to the State,alone, the existing programs cost about $100,000 less per year than… read more
