Problems with finding the right fit at school

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One of the things that has been most frustrating for me is when I have something in my head and the thought is there and there is no way to sort it, or no way to make it known and fix something upsetting because it's too hard to sort into words and say them. And it's really hard to listen when you have a pressing thought in your head.

So I wondered, do you feel your son's ability to understand varies, and when there is a change or something upsetting maybe he might seem not to understand, and maybe the social story explains by calming which allows him to understand?

Maybe I'm not expressing it well. I do think you will make a good decision. And if the answer were obvious, this would be easy, it's not easy because it could go either way.

The world will hire a C level student who gets along with everyone, over the A student with limited social skills. You can supplement the academics at home. There are all sorts of Saturday enrichment classes. If you think the Autism support teachers are the real deal, and can get him further along interacting with people, I go that way.

You aren't over the bad experience, your child is liked where he is and this school wants to make it work. To the point that they have made it work with him in a classroom that is intended for quite different children. Says a lot for the culture of that school, I'd want to stay, too. It's hard to find that kind of culture. No guarantee it isn't just that teacher, still. Says a lot.