Another thought...I was thinking really a wonderful way of handling his education would be to have him home schooled part of the day and go to school for his specials. That way he could keep his local friends. This might make him feel a little on the outside not being there all day. I think it would be great if his homeschooling would use online classes so he could interact with kids of his ability. This sounds so "out there thinking". I can't even imagine suggesting this to his parochial school. I really can't afford to do this. I could imagine this working out with a teacher to get him started and teach him to be more self reliant. The teacher would needed to be less involved as he matures. If I was able to get back to work and do work at home and make enough money... OK, wake up it's only a dream.