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My 17 Year Old Son Has Autism And Finished High School But Everyday He Wants To Go Back To School, Is There A Achool He Can Go To?

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Norwalk, CA
September 18
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A MyAutismTeam Member

When you say go back to school do you mean High School ? If so, by law your child can stay until he's 21. At least that's how I remember it.

September 19
A MyAutismTeam Member

Here is information about post secondary education. Does he have an IEP? Do you think community college would be a good option for him?

https://www.autismspeaks.org/postsecondary-educ...

Postsecondary Education | Autism Speaks
Postsecondary Education | Autism Speaks
September 18
A MyAutismTeam Member

My son is in high school and I was told the same thing, by law he can stay in school until he's 21.

September 24
A MyAutismTeam Member

Yes true!

September 24

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