I have a question

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Hi, I have a question. My son has Aspergers and ADHD. Currently he

is on medical leave from school and attending a partial care program

to work on his social skills, tantrums, and his following directions.

He returns to school on April 27th. I however don't want him to

return to the school he was in, last year when they suspected he had

PDD, and he had a definate diagnosis of ADHD, a teacher grabbed my son

by his neck, trying to make him focus or at least that is what he

claimed the reason was. The school also informed me in front of my

son's case manager that they enforce physical restraint " when needed " .

I am currenly searching for a lawyer on that matter. My question is,

does anyone know of any schools in Pennsylvania, more specifically the

Philadelphia area, that are more catered to Aspergers? I have heard

that there are schools in Central Bucks County that are for children

with Aspergers, but noone seems to know any names. I need to start

pushing for his admission into a school more suited towards him soon,

otherwise the Philadelphia School District wants to mainstream him,

which is fine because he is smart enough, but the school he is in

doesn't have the resources he needs, and if I get him bussed to

another, he could end up in a really bad area, and there are plenty of

those in Philadelphia. I thank you for any help you can offer. Have

a Happy and Safe New Year.

Sharon