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Which State Has The Best Public School System To Support ASD Kids.

A MyAutismTeam Member asked a question 💭
Houston, TX

Been fighting with school for the last couple of years just to get adequate support for my son. Even with the support I don’t think the quality is good. Thinking about moving to another state. Can any parent share positive experiences with public school? Thanks.

September 14, 2019
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Members shared experiences with public school systems across multiple states for children with autism, with several highlighting California,... Read more

Members shared experiences with public school systems across multiple states for children with autism, with several highlighting California, Illinois, Nevada, and North Carolina as having strong support services, though all emphasized that no state has a perfect special education system. Many parents described practical strategies including switching to online cyber academies to avoid school conflicts, researching specific school districts with high-quality ABA therapy and dedicated autism endorsements, and connecting with local parent advocacy groups like FEAT to identify the best teachers and programs. A recurring theme was that success depends heavily on persistent parental monitoring, building relationships with educators, and sometimes accepting higher property taxes in exchange for better services.

A MyAutismTeam Member

I don't know i any state in the nation actually has a perfect special education system! There are holes in all of them, for sure. That said, California is not bad- at least in big cities. We're in San Jose, can have found a pretty good public school support system. Max gets ABA therapy at home, as well as speech; and in school he has a self contained classroom (though this year I am NOT happy with the teacher- that's a different story, though!), speech and OT pullouts, and a lot of ABA..... I believe at one point last year it was two hours a day. Almost too much. So there is support here! It requires a lot of monotoring and attention to make it all work, in my opinion.... but I guess it might be better than other places =) Good luck!! I hope you find a good spot for your kiddo.....

September 15, 2019
A MyAutismTeam Member

Illinois School District 54 (elementary) and District 211 (high school). Please remember, school districts that have good services for special needs students have very high taxes (property, sales and other). For my family, it was worth it since my son is diagnosed with severe autism, is nonverbal and also has anxiety disorder.

September 16, 2019
A MyAutismTeam Member

I'm in New York and there is alot of great services for ASD, New Jersey is also supposed to be amazing for for getting services for ASD

September 15, 2019
A MyAutismTeam Member

Thats why were on Our second year public school online through Georgia Cyber Academy. I got tired fighting being hated and My Son getting neglected and abused I will not allow it ever again.

September 14, 2019
A MyAutismTeam Member

Yes, here are some online school options in North Carolina for high school students:

- *North Carolina Virtual Academy (NCVA)*: A full-time online public school for K-12 students, including high school students ¹ ².
- *Crossroads Flex High School*: An online school in Wake County that serves students in grades 9-12 ³.
- *Gaston Virtual Academy*: A virtual school in Gaston County that offers online classes for students in grades K-12, including high school students ³.
- *Charlotte-Mecklenburg Virtual High School*: A virtual school in Charlotte-Mecklenburg that serves students in grades 4-12, including high school students ³.
- *North Carolina Cyber Academy*: An online school that serves students in grades K-12, including high school students ³.
- *K12-powered online school*: A virtual public school in North Carolina that offers online classes for students in grades K-12, including high school students ⁴.

Please note that some of these schools may have specific requirements or limitations, so it's important to check their websites. Hope this help's!

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