I was fortunate in that, when I was recognized as a special case in elementary school (in Broward County), my parents were well-enough known at the school that

I was fortunate in that, when I was recognized as a special case in elementary school (in Broward County), my parents were well-enough known at the school that I was able to get special arrangements. It was also 1988 and thus before public education administration really started going south. I also was not the type to push rules, which no doubt made things easier as well. Still, as an "exception" I got lumped into the ESE bucket with every other kid, regardless of reason, that did not fit the mainstream path.