Hearing “no” from a para, teacher, or principal can feel like a dead end. However, it’s usually not the end of the road.

My daughter is autistic, but our family didn’t want ABA services for our daughter and it felt like ABA was our only option at BPS. Despite these challenges, we were able to get find non-ABA options that worked for us.

When our autistic daughter entered 7th grade, she was no longer required to have bus service as a BPS student. However, her IEP qualified her for bus transportation. We had to two options: secure transportation through her IEP, or find another option.

Finding surround care for a student with disabilities can be a challenge. Learn how BPS families find the right fit.