Hi, I'm currently going through the same thing with my son. It's a funding issue here, they don't want to pay for it. What I'm finding helpful is to have recommendations written by professionals who have worked with my son. I've had his doctor and psychologists who have worked with him write letters stressing the need for my son to have treatment and education specifically for children with autism, which cannot be offered by the public school systems. This way, you aren't the only one saying it's necessary because unfortunately, schools like to write off what the parent thinks is best.

Matthew starts District 287 North Education Center in Robbinsdale Monday. I have heard this is an awesome place that can keep up with his needs.
Thanks for suggestions ！

Oh yes he is on a waiting list for MAC but it is a year wait .

I had Chileda write a letter of recommendation stating he is a level 5 and needs a high level school, but they still want to place him at the one that didn't work or one called Riverbend. From what I am reading I do NOT want to place him at Riverbend.
I hope Robbinsdale accepts him.
Thanks