Suggestions on moving from the US to Europe with a neurodivergent child
My family and I are looking to move from the US to Europe. I'm a principal software engineer and currently make 235k USD per year in a position where I already WFH. From what I've seen, I qualify for digital nomad in every country that offers it. I would also likely be granted a skilled worker visa although I'd prefer to have one that allows me to continue working remotely similar to the UK's global talent visa. My end goal is to become a permanent resident and I have no issue learning the language of whichever country my family and I would move to.
Considerations
- LGBT friendly
- Education
I have 2 kids and want to go make sure I move somewhere they can receive a good education. One of them has been diagnosed with ADHD by a pediatric neuropsychologist (not an armchair psychologist). To this point we've home schooled due to the lack of aide in the US public school system. I worry it would be too difficult for them to be thrown into a public school system with not only limited resources for students who are coming up to speed on the country's language but also requires assistance because of their ADHD. I'd be open to Montessori schools but unfortunately most tend to end at secondary school. We'd also be open to continue home schooling but I know many countries in Europe preventing it. I'd also want to make sure there were some activity in during the week to allow them to socialize. And to clarify, home schooling isn't a necessity, just a preference.
- Access to medication
I have ADHD and while I know I may be required to switch to an alternative prescription offered in the country I'd move to, it's important that access to ADHD medication be available.
- UK
After speaking with a solicitor, I was told I would almost certainly qualify for the UK's global talent visa. It made sense on the surface because they speak english (obviously) and we'd be able to continue to homeschool. That said, Brexit, the privatization of the NHS, access to ADHD medication, austerity measures, and the incredibly high surcharge for the global talent visa (up to £20700 for my family not including any help from a solicitor, fees, or moving expenses) may collectively be enough to rule it out as an option.
Based on these factors, which EU countries would you recommend?
Thanks in advance!