. So, his 2nd year they told us he could be in mainstream 2nd. gr. all day long, WITH a HELPER when he ndeeed it. THEY could tell if he was getting stressed out. WE we're so happy after that meeting, we thought the bad stuff was behind us . That was just the beginning. Mind you, we have one of the best programs for ASD in our county. We had a program called KNOTS for Kids Need Opportunites To Socialize. Well our sons helper was helping another child with ADHD, and our boy was left alone because they said he was so smart and manlipunating us and the teachers to get his way to be able to go back to easier class. We thought cool, he is that smart. He'll be fine. Well, he got so sick with stress, worry, he couldn't eat, sleep. It was horrible for all of us. He at one point cried uncontrollably, we knew this was not normal for him. He was so scared to go to school. We went through this every night and morning for a while until he said to us one night. After his shower that we still have to make sure he washes himself good, He said to us as he was in between sobs, I just want you both to know if anything happens to me, you are the best parents in the world and I love you. My husband and I just looked at each other, we knew what we had to do, one way or another. We said to him, Don't you worry, Everything will be ok. We now have homeschooled for 3 years. Maybe not the best college educated teachers, because we're not. But our boy is happy again, and eatting and sleeping, and he Is smart way more than we can even comprehend. The lesson I've learned is you know your kid, you know what's best for him. He is still scared we'll make him go back. I'm afraid of his future schooling cause it's getting so hard. We can't afford a tutor. I just pray we did the right thing and take it a day at a time. Sorry so long. Take care of your son and yourself. Amy Pena from Saginaw,Mi. USA email … Whew, I feel better now LOL