Lori,
But I think that it is also important for my son to have an opportunity to find out where his physical and sensory limits really are and to be able to try out and practice different coping strategies and accommodations to find out what actually works for him in a classroom setting, as it is unlikely that he will be able to take all of his college classes online.
Such important points. I also really like your comment about having these experiences while the stakes are still low and before it has to appear on a permanent transcript. Having these experiences now encourages a child to stretch in ways they might not need to at home. And, it helps them begin to develop a realistic understanding of what ways in which they may need help and accommodations. It is a process that needs to happen but it doesn't need to happen in a way that diminishes the child's chance of getting into college or being successful once they are there.
