We are currently looking at moving from Boston to Rancho Santa Fe, Del Mar or other surrounding coastal San Diego communities. I have a 6-year-old son with high functioning autism who will be entering 2nd grade when we move in 2018. Does anyone have experience with how inclusive (or not) these schools tend to be? Because of his mild autism my son will be in a co-teaching environment for his next year (1st grade) and I think that is an excellent model that will hopefully spread to more public… read more
I missed a point in my reply. Rancho Santa Fe county (which seems to be independently managed county) doesn't have special preschool in their school district. So kids are sent to neighboring areas… read more
Questions to ask at IEP meeting
How lucky you are that Jake's school is so supportive!! I have not had that experience EVER at any school in California. It's been the worst fight of my life! However, California does pay me to care… read more
my julian it's having a really difficult time .he's on troubled all the time for his behavior.he's saying bad words ,arguing with kids .he never act like this before.the school team are helping him a lot and I'm looking for some counseling outside school but Im confused and what to do my doctor is not much help.
When my oldest was transitioning from elementary to middle school, we got together with the middle school to arrange time for a tour- before the end of the current school year. So he could see the… read more
My daughter is 10, is in the 5th grade, and transitioning to middle school next year. She is HF ASD, and struggles most with academics. I hesitate to put her in a NPS, as it will limit her exposure to gen ed kids, reducing her exposure to her higher functioning models, and I have heard they are not academically challenging. We're in SDUSD, and are struggling to find the right setting for her. Anyone have any recommendations or successes with public school or charter schools that have effective… read more
it has been very helpful to my son !
What is self regulation. I didn't ask this originally.
Hello, we've heard great things about the school districts in Irvine. My 5 year old daughter was diagnosed with moderate ASD. She's been in a special day class in San Leandro, CA and has been in every type of service since she was initially diagnosed (private OT, ABA, Speech and music therapy). The school has offered the basics, and not even OT! After sending letters she will finally have an assessment. She is transitioning to Kinder. At this point we are willing to move wherever services are… read more
I cannot help you with good schools in Irvine. But I can tell you. California has a lot of fantastic laws that protect parents, especially when it comes to getting records And most importantly all the… read more
It seems like he is struggling in school due to transitioning from one activity to another. He gets upset and starts banging his head on the floor ðŸ˜
My son has some anxiety about what to expect next in school. A picture schedule for the day or a picture of what to expect for the next activity might help. I have seen some kids with helmets if meds… read more
P255 has a few different schools in Queens that are good.
Any kids with ASD in a good middle school in Nashville, TN? My son has one more year at his wonderful elementary school and I'm not sure where to go from here.
Jill, did you search in "Provider Directory" or "Find Parents" tabs for schools or parents in your area? My experience was the school became ready to talk a few months before the actual transition.