Private/public school for child with Autism

[Guest guest]

Hello,

I have a 5 year old child with Autism and am in search of the best recommended

private (and or public) schools, specially, for children with Autism, who also

look into inclusion with NT kids. My son is an intermediate learner right now

and is falling through the cracks of special education in public school system.

He doesn't fit either in self contained class or in general ed class with an

aid. I am looking for the schools with small student-teacher ratio and the

teachers have behavioral therapy training.

Any recommendations are greatly appreciated. Although we live in Ashburn VA, we

are open to suggestions throughout the country.

Thanks

Krishna

[Guest guest]

Hi Krishna,

You might try contacting VIA (Virginia Institute of Autism) www.viaschool.org in

Charlottesville, VA. The good news is that they have a great relationship with

the public school (Albemarle County) and have a therapist to go to as much

public school as he/she needs and come back to VIA for any extra work that needs

to happen. The bad news is that there is a waiting list, but they might be able

to give you some options.

Missy

missyjroy@...

>

> Hello,

>

> I have a 5 year old child with Autism and am in search of the best recommended

private (and or public) schools, specially, for children with Autism, who also

look into inclusion with NT kids. My son is an intermediate learner right now

and is falling through the cracks of special education in public school system.

He doesn't fit either in self contained class or in general ed class with an

aid. I am looking for the schools with small student-teacher ratio and the

teachers have behavioral therapy training.

>

> Any recommendations are greatly appreciated. Although we live in Ashburn VA,

we are open to suggestions throughout the country.

>

> Thanks

> Krishna

>

[Guest guest]

You might try the Kenneddy-Krieger schools. There is one in Baltimore, and one

in Rockville for middle and high school kids. My daughter goes there.

Darla