Who is accountable for your child’s education when they have special needs? Over twenty years ago I watched my mother hold the school accountable for my brother’s education. He has Down Syndrome and was not learning to his potential. After completing both a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Special Education I was under the impression the school system had changed and I would be able to teach my students to reach their potential.

Between the age of 6-18 children spend a third of each day at school, so it’s important to ensure they’re in the best environment for their needs. This is particularly true for children with Asperger’s Syndrome. So what should parents/carers look for when choosing a school for their Asperger’s Syndrome child, or consider in their monitoring of the school environment? Children with Asperger’s Syndrome cope best in schools with small class sizes.