Well, that’s too bad. Private schools are going to have to figure out this issue sooner or later. It’s trickier for them logistically speaking because of funding sources, etc, but I’m sorry the relational side wasn’t awesome. It’s going to be a learning curve for these schools across the board in this area. Here’s hoping you get into a great routine with Bailey, and that you both enjoy it!

long story, but we are now homeschooling bailey. we are happy with our decision but not so happy with the way we/our son was treated in the process of getting to this point. but we are still seeking God as we continue to work with the school to address the way they are making families feel. feeling hopeful for change (even if only in the distant future) 🙂

Interesting timing, indeed! I think a lot of private schools don’t know what to do about autism yet, so it doesn’t surprise me. Hang in there and keep praying. You’ll know what to say. You got this…

very interesting that i made this comment when i did, my son has just started school last week and there are issues with them not wanting him there more then a few hours a day despite the fact that he is coping really well (for an autistic child). they can’t (won’t?) tell us why they want to reduce his hrs or what problem there is, just being very vague but firm – no negotiation what so ever.
this saddens me deeply as it is a christian school and has been losing many enrolments to the local public school due to the inflexibility of the current primary coordinator (and this new teacher too now). i head up a parent prayer group at the school and we have been praying over this exact issue for weeks. suddenly i find my own son in the middle of their inflexible, unfair, exclusive approach. a large part of me wants to just bend to their whims and reduce his hours at school to whatever they think (he is very high functioning by the way so it doesn’t make any sense at all!!!). but then i think of all the other families that didn’t have the education to know how to fight (i have an early childhood education degree) or the commitment to christian education that i have. for the reputation of the school and therefore the gospel i feel that i have to fight for change, also its a way to advocate for those families that feel powerless to fight for themselves. i just hate the idea of ‘winning’ this battle and then having to front up to that teacher everyday for the rest of the year. and I’m going to be working one morning a week there next year under that primary coordinator. I’m normally the type to avoid conflicts etc. so this is really scary stuff for me but once again, feel that this is an opportunity given by God to make a difference. gulp

Thank you, Becky. This is a tremendous encouragement.

You’re right, Kristy. We don’t live in isolated caves. We need to speak up… Thanks for the encouragement.

Yep! And guess how I can tell you typed that on your phone… 😉