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Ryancher, I think you are doing the right thing by considering more than just the school, but everything that makes up your child's learning experience -- from classrooms to travel time away from home to your extended family's understanding of his situation. Every one of us faces a different situation. I realized after posting that I likely came across as evangelizing a bi-bi school no matter what the cost (in terms of distance, family, home, etc.). But I don't mean to - I just mean to show that some of the things that may seem like insurmountable obstacles (a crazy commute, tuition costs) can recede as time goes by. You may find an absolutely amazing local program because of one wonderful teacher right down the street. It may be an oral program, a bi-bi program, or a mainstream program. None of these labels matter, what matters is the very specific environment you provide for your little one and how he responds. Don't close your mind to something just because you might read here that the only good solution is some combination of ASL, residential program, etc.. What works for my child or someone else doesn't mean that's what will work for your child and your family.
I'm sure you'll find a wonderful approach and I really look forward to reading what you discover.
I'm sure you'll find a wonderful approach and I really look forward to reading what you discover.