Submitted by nagbu0 t3_125q8ia in Connecticut
We have a 4 yr old autistic daughter and was wondering if you had any knowledge about the districts around Easton, Weston, Trumbull area as far as 2 towns away in each direction? Thanks so much!
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nagbu0 OP t1_je5dbnk wrote
Thank you. If something like Fairfield or Darien is best for our child we would try to make it work even if our house is smaller/in need of repair etc.
purpleflagbook t1_je5rbiz wrote
I think in this case Darien but I would reach out to them specifically. The state is required to educate your child-in my town (new Canaan) if the school is not able to-you will receive vouchers for a private special education based school. New Canaan has a ton of interventions and help for autistic children.
obsoletevernacular9 t1_je7u1mm wrote
Look up Darien and special education and you will see many articles about lawsuits and misuse of funds.
I hear good things about Fairfield, however.
obsoletevernacular9 t1_je7upn1 wrote
Things could totally have changed, but I would strongly consider reaching out to local SEPACs and SEPTOs before moving:
https://patch.com/connecticut/darien/some-parents-object-to-darien-special-ed-policies
Viceversa10 t1_je5jei4 wrote
I can only speak for Monroe since I grew up and went to school there. They have a very very good special needs curriculum and amazing paraprofessionals from k-8. Highschool I don't recall much about their special needs programs.
anaqyk t1_je62690 wrote
im in high school in monroe right now, its pretty decent (im autistic)
One-Awareness-5818 t1_je5mil0 wrote
You need hear from parents who are currently in the system with kids in the special education program. Join the Facebook group by searching CT family special needs network and ask in the group. It will give you better results. Also be more specific with what type of accomodations your child will need
nagbu0 OP t1_je5nvjx wrote
Thank you. I will search and join. Facebook has to be good for something surely...
One-Awareness-5818 t1_je5z3su wrote
Facebook is best for local parenting resources
TriStateGirl t1_je5sjd5 wrote
Trumbull. I grew up there. I'm 30 now, and not special needs, but the program seemed nice growing up. As far as I know it's still great.
LectureUnable t1_je65kgd wrote
Just FYI- Easton will be in “Easton/Redding/Region 9” if looking for specific information on their Special Services! Good luck ❤️
midmodmad t1_je7qm9f wrote
Redding is great.
obsoletevernacular9 t1_je7ua73 wrote
Trumbull has a well known early childhood center with integrated preschool.
I don't live there but have two autistic kids and am moving back to CT. It's known for having better sped programming.
packofpoodles t1_je5aims wrote
You should definitely hear from people in those districts but larger towns tend to offer more services, so Trumbull might be better in this regard than Easton or Weston.