Hi Magan,
Sorry to be so late in getting back to you.
I went to a regular school from Kindergarten though college. I strongly
believe in it for academic and socially reasons. I don't think I would
have gotten as good an education in a "special" school. In our daily
lives, we have to deal with the non-disabled world. So, it is better to
start young and learn how deal with them. I'm not saying in wasn't hard
for me.
From Junior High (7th grade) on I went to my IEP meetings. This was
empowering. It also gave me people I could turn to if problems arose. I
got a chance to meet my teachers beforehand and find out their concerns.