ZD really said nothing of the sort. People do a lot of speculating on his intent based on expectations, it seems. He has been right on the mark with so much of this issue, that being a homogenous group in a public school does not give you the “right” to be taught with and by your kind.
I don’t think any group of students, regardless who they are, should consider themselves entitled to be together in a class and be taught in their culture. I think you are wrong in saying I would feel differently if, ch”v, it was my child because that just says what I would want, not what the school is required to provide.
Regarding yiddish speakers, my first thought was that those who speak yiddish tend to come from cultures/communities that do not allow further education. That being the case, my first question would be whether or not the person is qualified as a degreed teacher. If he/she is, indeed, qualified then I’m all for it. I don’t think you can blame someone for assuming that it is unusual for a chassidish person not to have gone to college. Second thought would tell you that perhaps it is a non chassidish yiddish speaker. Either way is fine, it is just what pops into ones head first thing. What if it was a yiddish speaking goy, or exchassid, no longer frum but repectful to the religion and religious. Would that work? Is it really about language?
I totally agree with every fiber of my being that you cannot compare autistic to non-autistic. No matter the level of function.
and lastly, I am hoping to get hold of that article, curious to read it. Thank you for recommending it.