Orlando Area???

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Can anyone recommend any programs in the Orlando area for children (child is 3 years old) with Autism? I am looking for schools that believe in inclusion. Thanks for any help.

sorry, no info here

Ster,
Thanks anyway!

You might want to check out the DAN website-they will tell you that inclusion depends on the child-for some it's appropriate, for others it is not, that could change choices dramatically.

Gimp,
Thanks for your reply. My son is in inclusion now, so that is what I am looking at. Thanks again.

To tell you the truth, you will probably have to call the school districts and ask them about their special ed programs. School districts are different around the country and they have different criteria for placement. Indiana they had single level classes that were based on location. Then they had small classes with peer friends. In California, there was a single school with a graduated preschool program. The 2 lower levels were self-contained and had various disabled kids in them. the highest "functioning" class was bigger and had peer friends, the teachers were trained in Integrated Play Groups. It was great.
So, you 'll need to find out what the Orlando area has and if you'll be comfortable with the public school system.

Check out Montessori schools. My daughter was having a lot of trouble at "normal" schools (more like tard factories, but that is another rant) with behavioral issues, although she was doing great academically. We enrolled her at a Montessori charter school and she has been doing a hell of a lot better. The environment is much more free-form, with a focus on allowing the children to pursue their own interests so you know it's better for aspies. It's not as hard to get in as you might think, either; they admitted my daughter almost immediately. I guess not very many people know about the availability of free charter schools or there is some sort of social stigma about them that I'm just not aware of (what else is new?). I highly recommend poking around and seeing what is available.

Memitim and KimJ,
Thank your for your information.