Autism

[Bullitt]

Originally Posted by Beestie

Could also be a funding issue. Possible (not making an assertion about this particular case) that a higher ratio of "autistic" students means a bigger share of state allocation of earmarked funds. Just making the point that there could be an incentive to widen the net as to what constitutes autism.

Thats basically what I was getting after.. but it could also be as simple as the school has a great special needs program, or just a teacher or two who have an outstanding reputation in the area.