Moving to Winchester/Stephenson area with a child on Autism Spectrum (Reston: school district, living)

[agoralski]

Hello,

We are relocating to the above-mentioned area in a few months from Pittsburgh, as my husband works in NoVa. The development we are looking at is Snowden Bridge. My 3 y/o son has PDD-NOS (low on the Autism Spectrum) and would be attending the Frederick Co. Public school system (Stonewall ES, to be exact, I think). Ive spoken to the Director of SpEd in the school district, and the intake coordinator at Northwestern Regional Eduation Center to get a feel for their available services, processes, etc. I was hoping there may be some parents on the forum from that area who, perhaps with a SN child, who may be able to share their experiences, thoughts, anything on the school district/area. Good and unpleasant welcome!!

Having lived in the area prior to children, and doing my research I know FCPS is the place to be with excellent services. As a family of 5, that may not be so realistic. As any parent of a SN child knows, its nerve racking to say the least about going to a new environment where you wont know the caliber of services until you receive them. I will also say my son functions very well and loves school; his biggest delay is verbalization. At 3, he is just beginning to use words (signs effectively). Im ever so grateful!

Thanks for reading and your replies!!

[finalmove]

Glad you are taking good care of your children. Northern Virginia means different things to different people.
When most hear Northern Virginia as a place of employment, one thinks of the Tysons/Reston region. Don't think living north of Winchester would be practical as a twice-daily drive. Am I missing something?

[spencgr]

Originally Posted by finalmove

Glad you are taking good care of your children. Northern Virginia means different things to different people.
When most hear Northern Virginia as a place of employment, one thinks of the Tysons/Reston region. Don't think living north of Winchester would be practical as a twice-daily drive. Am I missing something?

I think you are missing that the OP is asking about autism education in Winchester, and not about commuting to Tysons Corner.

[finalmove]

Originally Posted by spencgr

I think you are missing that the OP is asking about autism education in Winchester, and not about commuting to Tysons Corner.

Good thing I asked. Sounds like she has the education part figured out.

[agoralski]

Yes, I was curious more of the education, experiences, etc. My husband visits different sites daily along the dulles corridor. The commute coming from that part of Rte. 7 doesn't bother him, as traffic moves, and he has a pretty flex schedule.

Thank you for your response anyhow. Sorry, my computer wont let me quote message for some reason....