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.