If you are truely considering this, the first thing to do is meet with his teachers and his pediatrician. Find out what programs they may be able to suggest and what other options there may be…getting more in home services, respite care, etc. You should also check with your insurance company to see what they would require. Be prepared…many do not offer any coverage and there are many cases where parents have ended up turning the kids over to the state to get Medicare to pay for these placements. I only advise that as a last resort, if it is truely impossible to keep your child home any longer.

Making the choice to place a child is residentail treatment is emotional and often filled with many conflicting opinions. Only you can decide what you and your family can handle any longer. My only advice is to make sure this is really what is best for everyone.

I also don’t think a child with autism can have ADHD, as sensory issues are obvious.

What is getting worse about him? Stimming? Aggression?

It’s obviously a family decision. But I would say no. There are other options.