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Linda - I'm so glad you are heading in the direction of an IEP. Get it and keep it. I've got 2 children on IEPs (well, the oldest is 27 so not anymore, but she was from 2nd grade into college). (I'm in Tennessee too). It will be the best thing you can do - he will have a team helping him through his entire school career - all the way into college. Feel free to PM me if you want specific information. An IEP is the very best thing the state has to offer. It will follow him all the way to college - certain accommodations within the classroom and for standardized testing. Teachers will be REQUIRED to follow his IEP and assist him as needed. It is worth a million bucks for public school students in TN.
Autism is such a range. I am certain you've known people on the spectrum and maybe thought there was something different about them but you couldn't put your finger on it. That's another thing I can elaborate on in PM if you'd like. Your boy will find his way. I'm sending you extra love and hugs and prayers tonight. I'm happy you are on your way to an IEP.