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Father of 2 autistic boys age 8 and 7

sri

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Hello all,

Long story short. Stuck in east side of world. and came back to USA . Kids are citizens here in USA. They need to get into school. Not sure where to start. Staying with friends for now. Can someone help me with some info.. can my kids get into School at this age and do they get help that they need

Many thanks
Sam
 
Hello and welcome. I hope we can be supportive to you. Sounds like your family is undergoing a huge transition. Having a permanent residence would be a great help to getting your kids into school and arranging any additional support they need.
 
Hello all,

Long story short. Stuck in east side of world. and came back to USA . Kids are citizens here in USA. They need to get into school. Not sure where to start. Staying with friends for now. Can someone help me with some info.. can my kids get into School at this age and do they get help that they need

Many thanks
Sam
What I would do is go down to the school that you choose and ask them what you need to get them into that school, I think different schools have different requirements. Ask that school if they have any special programs for autistic children and find out first hand. I take it you mean public schools? If they were already enrolled at a school where you used to live they may ask to get proof from that school. (at least when I was in school....a long time ago...they did that but not sure if they still do.) I am not sure which state you are in but different states have different requirements, I went to Chicago public school and before the school year you have to pay for all your books which at the time was $200 per child. Here in Wisconsin they take it out of your state taxes for the children's books and so no money was required for them to start.
 
I’m guessing that home schooling isn’t an option, and private school isn’t affordable.

How autistic are your kids? Most school districts nowadays have special programs for children on the spectrum. Elementary schools will take any child because it means more $$$ for them.

VAW already said this: Just walk in and ask. They will have you fill out a couple of documents and your children will start school tomorrow. The address you use is the only thing that really matters because schools today are turfed, meaning that there’s one school for each neighborhood. You won’t be allowed to cross a boundary just to get your kids into a better school.
 
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If you are resident in the US, your boys will be required to have some form of education provision. What the rules and requirements are will depend a great deal on exactly where you live, since each state operates largely independently of each other in education.

However, in most instances, children of 7 and 8 will have to be in school of some kind that is accredited by the state, or in home schooling, which will have to fit within your state's guidelines.

The place to start would be to contact not a specific school, since you may not know exactly which one is appropriate for your specific residential address, but the local school board office - all areas have a school board or equivalent which is responsible for managing and running local schools.

If you don't know how to contact this body, the local government office - 'City Hall' or County Administration - will be able to tell you.

The school board will be able to identify the school and likely also provide you with basic information about their, and your, legal responsibilities as defined by the state.

Most schools will have some forms of provision for children who don't fall into mainstream learning, but in most cases this would require the children to be enrolled in the school first, and then the school itself to perform an 'IEP' (Individualized Educational Provision) study in which they evaluate the individual child's needs and learning skills, and try and mould the study experience of each to fit.

Some schools, some school boards, and some states are better at this than others, but they are all a lot better at it now than they were even a few years ago. For example, some school systems have home schooling programs based around a teacher actually coming to your home for an hour or two per day, to cover the basics and get the children started on studies. Others have special schools, which are not the places of old so much as intended to provide a higher density of teachers for smaller class groups.

Only your specific school system will know what their options and provisions are, and what is available, so they are your first post of call to get started.

If your children have formal autism diagnoses, make sure you pass that information on so they know from the start. If they have never had any formal education experience before, make that fact known too, because it will help the school system understand how best to get them started, rather than simply drop them into their age-appropriate classes as if they had already covered the first few years of material.

Lastly, most school systems are used to new arrivals, and also to children who have unusual or different educational needs. The more you can tell them, the better they can tailor the response to your particular children.
 
Yes, all school districts have special education options, but they vary from state to state and even district to district, as well as depending on particulars of each child. Best to start with contacting the local school district where you will be living, at least for now.
 
Hello and welcome. I hope we can be supportive to you. Sounds like your family is undergoing a huge transition. Having a permanent residence would be a great help to getting your kids into school and arranging any additional support they need.
Thanks for your support
 
What I would do is go down to the school that you choose and ask them what you need to get them into that school, I think different schools have different requirements. Ask that school if they have any special programs for autistic children and find out first hand. I take it you mean public schools? If they were already enrolled at a school where you used to live they may ask to get proof from that school. (at least when I was in school....a long time ago...they did that but not sure if they still do.) I am not sure which state you are in but different states have different requirements, I went to Chicago public school and before the school year you have to pay for all your books which at the time was $200 per child. Here in Wisconsin they take it out of your state taxes for the children's books and so no money was required for them to start.
Thanks for taking time and replying to me , means allot
 
I’m guessing that home schooling isn’t an option, and private school isn’t affordable.

How autistic are your kids? Most school districts nowadays have special programs for children on the spectrum. Elementary schools will take any child because it means more $$$ for them.

VAW already said this: Just walk in and ask. They will have you fill out a couple of documents and your children will start school tomorrow. The address you use is the only thing that really matters because schools today are turfed, meaning that there’s one school for each neighborhood. You won’t be allowed to cross a boundary just to get your kids into a better school.
second one doesnt talk yet. first is hyperactive but learns quickly. both are improving socially
 
If you are resident in the US, your boys will be required to have some form of education provision. What the rules and requirements are will depend a great deal on exactly where you live, since each state operates largely independently of each other in education.

However, in most instances, children of 7 and 8 will have to be in school of some kind that is accredited by the state, or in home schooling, which will have to fit within your state's guidelines.

The place to start would be to contact not a specific school, since you may not know exactly which one is appropriate for your specific residential address, but the local school board office - all areas have a school board or equivalent which is responsible for managing and running local schools.

If you don't know how to contact this body, the local government office - 'City Hall' or County Administration - will be able to tell you.

The school board will be able to identify the school and likely also provide you with basic information about their, and your, legal responsibilities as defined by the state.

Most schools will have some forms of provision for children who don't fall into mainstream learning, but in most cases this would require the children to be enrolled in the school first, and then the school itself to perform an 'IEP' (Individualized Educational Provision) study in which they evaluate the individual child's needs and learning skills, and try and mould the study experience of each to fit.

Some schools, some school boards, and some states are better at this than others, but they are all a lot better at it now than they were even a few years ago. For example, some school systems have home schooling programs based around a teacher actually coming to your home for an hour or two per day, to cover the basics and get the children started on studies. Others have special schools, which are not the places of old so much as intended to provide a higher density of teachers for smaller class groups.

Only your specific school system will know what their options and provisions are, and what is available, so they are your first post of call to get started.

If your children have formal autism diagnoses, make sure you pass that information on so they know from the start. If they have never had any formal education experience before, make that fact known too, because it will help the school system understand how best to get them started, rather than simply drop them into their age-appropriate classes as if they had already covered the first few years of material.

Lastly, most school systems are used to new arrivals, and also to children who have unusual or different educational needs. The more you can tell them, the better they can tailor the response to your particular children.
I will follow that, amazing to see your response and support. Thanks
 
Yes, all school districts have special education options, but they vary from state to state and even district to district, as well as depending on particulars of each child. Best to start with contacting the local school district where you will be living, at least for now.
yes , thank you
 
You can ALWAYS come back here to ask for advice about what it’s like to be a child with ASD. You have a lot of challenges in your future as a father with children on the spectrum who will be going to public school.

All of us endured some pretty horrible things as children, particularly related to bullying and narcissistic teachers. Most of us felt like we couldn’t count on our parents to help so we suffered in silence. Keep the trust and communication lines as open as possible. Children who have autism tend to be very honest if they are allowed to talk about what’s going on.

And remember that those little angels belong to you, not the school. Teachers and administrators these days often try to pressure parents into doing whatever is best fir the school, but cover it up by saying that it’s best for the children.
 
Welcome. I don't have much to add to the excellent responses other than to be prepared to take an active role in advocating for whatever supports your children may need. Sometimes schools and teachers use a one-size-fits-all approach, or do things a certain way thinking it served someone else on the spectrum and so let's do that again, when of course each person is different and what worked for someone else may not work for your kids. Best wishes.
 

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