The right sped placement can be extremely helpful. DD was in mainstream w/support from K-4. In 4th grade, things went downhill quickly as the work got more difficult and other kids were less understanding. It didn't help that her case manager since K left. So for 5th, we went to self-contained for reading comprehension, social studies, and math. She goes to the mainstream class for science and reading, along with PE, music, and art. The smaller group really helped cut down on the stress and allowed for more individual attention. In our district, we can really fine-tune the placement between self-contained and mainstream, and in middle school there's even more flexibility as there are honors, regular, resource and self-contained for each subject, along with mainstream sections that are co-taught with a sped teacher. I wouldn't write off a new placement right away. We have very few behavior problems and the smaller setting also allowed more explicit instruction on social skills. Plus, a sped teacher might be more understanding of autism's quirks than a reg ed teacher who may make a big deal about everything out of the norm.After two years of special ed preschool my son started general ed for K-2 grade. He was doing great but in second grade he began getting frustrated and aggressive. The school is now saying he is a disturbance to the class and is recomending he be placed in special ed. Is this regression and aggression typical for Autism PDD and how much should I expect him to regress? HELP!
My son became easily frustrated and aggressive starting in 1st grade. As the years went by, things became increasingly more difficult for my son. I would highly recommend getting an FBA/BIP done and keep your son in general ed. I made the mistake of putting my son in self-contained and he picked up unwanted behaviors.