What are our options when there are no Autism programs where we live???

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Hello Everyone,

My son (who is 7 and has Autism) and I moved to a very rural area to be closer

to family. There are no Autism programs offered at the local schools only a

generalized special ed class.Because of this I have to homeschool him right now

because there are no options and I am very frustrated. Im a single parent so

trying to work from home and teach my son without any help at all is really

tough. My son attended a different school last year and was in a special

designated autism program and has an IEP in place stating he needs an Autism

program not just generalized special ed. Are there options out there if the

local schools dont provide any type of program? I had heard from someone that

its the schools responsibility to be able to provide adequate education for

every child but if they cant ...? What then?

Any input is much appreciated!!

Thanks,