Atlanta Public Schools, son with Aspergers

[amused8]

You guys are great and making me feel not so alone right about now. Thank you for helping.

That's an interesting idea about the cyber learning within the brick and mortar school. I never really thought about the level of expertise the teacher would need to teach one child all subjects (he's testing beyond high school for GA on the stanford) and to keep him interested. He had only two teachers last year. Where he really needs a skilled and consistent person to help him is with his frustration and emotional regulation. We have been hoping for a parapro skilled in aspergers and no more than two different teachers, and small class size, and reduced school day (to start). Sounds like a lot, I know.

[deacongirl]

I would strongly encourage you to go to the Davidson 2e forum--there are parents who may have some really good ideas on how to make it work and how to get the school to cooperate.

[amused8]

I looked into the test scores needed for the application (Davidson gifted) for assistance and my son falls below the range they are looking at...he is in the the 90th percentile, not 99.9th, unfortunately. I also read that they take other factors into consideration but would extreme low emotional maturity count? Didn't sound like a fit...not sure...my son is best described as a very bright child with the emotional regulation of around a 5 year old. But I will look into the forum at least.

[lastminutemom]

Have you spoken to the folks at the Marcus Autism Center? I know they offer some programs in the summer, not sure of their offerings during the school year, but if they have something there, you could seek placement at system's cost. (I suspect your advocate would be aware so they probably don't have anything, but you never know.

do you have a private school in mind that would work for your child? It is possible that you might be able to negotiate private placement at public expense, especially if you are willing to share the costs and provide transportation.

In GA, the 90th percentile is not really considered gifted. Has your child already been labeled as such in public school system? (Just wanted to warn you that this can complicate some of your challenges.)

I am the mother of a 2e child but he could function in a regular classroom. Getting the appropriate services for him was challenging and it was a much easier situation than yours.

[deacongirl]

Originally Posted by amused8

I looked into the test scores needed for the application (Davidson gifted) for assistance and my son falls below the range they are looking at...he is in the the 90th percentile, not 99.9th, unfortunately. I also read that they take other factors into consideration but would extreme low emotional maturity count? Didn't sound like a fit...not sure...my son is best described as a very bright child with the emotional regulation of around a 5 year old. But I will look into the forum at least.

There are people who post there whose kids don't have DYS scores. I don't think it would be useful to apply to DYS, but someone on the forum may be able to point you in the right direction or give you some ideas.

[amused8]

Does anyone know what a Georgia GNET is or Psychoed Centers is? This term keeps coming up in discussions and I'm hearing not very good things about these facilities. Anyone have actual experience with them?

Also, how do I post a new thread or post. I'm new here.

Thanks!