Newly diagnosed AS and need advice on school placement

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Our son was diagnosed with AS about a month ago - he is six and has

just finished kindergarten. He has been receiving services from the

school because he was previously diagnosed with Signifact Delays when

he was three. My question is this - the school is recommending we

hold him back for one more year in kindergarten. Their main issues

center on the social aspect - many of things they site as problems

like initiating conversations, etc. Garrett has no problem with at

home and church. Garrett does have awkard moments but I don't know if

another year in Kindergarten will help. The second issue is academic --

Garrett is very bright but has trouble getting the knoweldge out of his

head and on to the paper. Has any one dealt with holding their child

back? And what did you end up doing and why? Thanks in advance for

your advice.