Middle School for ASD Child

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My son is ASD and in the Emotionally Handicapped Cluster in an elementary school

in Broward. He is in 4th grade and it is clear to me, and to " some " staff

members, that he probably will never be mainstreamed. Okay by me, because he is

who he is, and he is not a square peg to be crammed into a round hole. He has

alot of sensory issues and behavior issues, so a typical classroom is not

appropriate. So, I'm thinking about middle school coming up soon, and I was

wondering if there are clusters in middle school? How does the school district

handle placement for the kids who cannot be mainstreamed? I am aware of the

McKay option, but because of my divorce situation, public school is the only

option right now. Thanks.