Special Education Preschool Tour

January 18, 2011

Hi There,

I have a 3-1/2 year old son with Aspergers. He was diagnosed in October. He

used to go to Montessori school but we pulled him out because he said it was too

loud and also they were too many kids in the class. Also, the teachers weren't

equipped to handle him. Anyway, we live in Cobb County and had the evaluation.

We took a tour of the school our son would be assigned.. Riverside Elementary in

Mableton, GA. I'm not sure what to think about it. The assistant principal

gave us a tour. He couldn't answer any questions and referred everything back

to when the IEP is determined. I asked if they learned anything academically

and he said well not at this age but when they are 4. He said they learn letters

and counting. Our son already knows that stuff and then some. So he wouldn't

be challenged academically at all. I asked about discipline and he couldn't

really answer that and said they don't really have any problems like that with

the little ones. He also said sometimes they will tell the kids they'll have to

go his office and that usually works. My husband and I laughed and told him

that would not scare our son one bit. He would probably be a daily visitor lol!

Also, there are not any kids with Aspergers in the class. I think there's maybe

one child with autism. I realize our son needs to work on social skills and

behavior like being a better listener, but I'm already questioning if this

school is going to work for him. Am I missing something here? Now, I'm

wondering where he belongs and if we'll be able to find the right school for him

without spending a fortune.

Our home school Harmony Leland is full so that's why we were assigned to this

school. I'm not sure if it's any better. If anyone has any suggestions or

advice I'd love to hear from you because we are not sure what to do now.

Thanks,

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