I was told my toddler was on the autism spectrum….

He’s 3 he just started Pre K (aka play school)

It’s been such a difficult transition, he normally has no problem with transitions from activities or even not having a routine.

But this whole school thing has him DISTRESSED 😭😭😭

I know there are benefits to keeping him in school but part of me just want to home school him and get him the individualized therapies he needs for this year. We can revisit PreK when he’s 4

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PowerofStories · 61-69, M

My children had a mixture of public schooling, private schooling and home schooling. Some home schoolers are isolated, but that is not a given. When it happens it is due to choices the parents make.

There are home schooling communities where there is lots of social interaction. Not just with kids their own age, but also children of different ages and adults. My experience with our community was that due to this broader exposure, the kids were more adept at social interaction than their public school peers. And there were a fair number of children on the spectrum in the community.

In the public schools, my ex-wife is a classroom assistant for kids with special needs. Some schools do an excellent job of providing support.

Your son is three and you have time. My recommendation is that you take your time and research the resources in your area in the public schools, in the home schooling community and, if your resources permit, private schools as well. Talk to people, talk to people with children having experiences similar to those of your son. Hopefully, doing this research will give you the information you need to make the decision that you are comfortable with.

Your concern for your son is obvious and touching.And there is a wide variety of behavior among children at different ages and to different events. Whatever your decide, your son is your son, not merely a label.

Justenjoyit · 61-69, M

You sound like a caring person and are listening to things, you are acting early which will be a good help for your son growing up

hunkalove · 70-79, M

@Justenjoyit She's a great mom. If mine had been like her I wouldn't be living in van down by the river!

KaysHealingPath · 36-40, F

@hunkalove 🤗🤗🤗
Oh bud TY some of us are doing the best we can despite the parents we’ve had. You’re doing what’s best for YOU sending. Good vibes your way 💖

Jenny1234 · 56-60, F

Your child is lucky to have you for a mom. I can tell you will move mountains for him

KaysHealingPath · 36-40, F

@Jenny1234 🥲 TY that’s very nice to hear. Parents doubt themselves a lot, but I think that’s pretty common it feels nice to be reassured 🥰

SW-User

You sound like a wonderful mommy. It will take some time for him to adjust, but he will succeed. I worked with autistic children, and they were among the brightest; they simply had their own special way of doing things. Warm regards.

SW-User

You do what you think is best

sp1dwoOfe221 · 36-40, M

he's 3yrs old ffs

JaggedLittlePill · 46-50, F

@sp1dwoOfe221 and 3 year olds can have autism and it is best to start therapies when young.

KaysHealingPath · 36-40, F

@sp1dwoOfe221 you know I have this same outburst to myself sometimes. He might struggle more than his peers as he ages, but he also may have advantages others don’t have.

Dignaga

Send him to a military boarding school Pre-K program.

KaysHealingPath · 36-40, F

@Dignaga 🥴🥴🥴🥴

JaggedLittlePill · 46-50, F

He needs social interaction with other kids. Do not isolate him.

KaysHealingPath · 36-40, F

@JaggedLittlePill I agree he does need the social interaction, definitely don’t want to isolate him.

And he does socialize with children (even random children) outside of school.

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