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A diagnosis finally!

Mush

I just had to post to say we got an autistic diagnosis today after a very long time and many meetings with various people! My ten year old is struggling to come to terms with it but at least we can start to get help, support and information.  Not sure how I feel about it and despite knowing that this was the likely outcome somehow it's still a shock.  No questions just wanted to tell somebody or everybody!! 

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  • hi Mush - just my opinion, but the thing to remember about a statement is that things don't stay the same.  So he may be doing well at the moment in his present school, but when he goes into secondary school that's a whole new ball game.  With a statement you have the opportunity to ask for help if he needs it in that setting.  Just think it's better to be prepared.  There are posts from some parents who have found their children struggled more in the secondary school setting.  As I sd, just my opinion.  bw

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  • hi Mush - just my opinion, but the thing to remember about a statement is that things don't stay the same.  So he may be doing well at the moment in his present school, but when he goes into secondary school that's a whole new ball game.  With a statement you have the opportunity to ask for help if he needs it in that setting.  Just think it's better to be prepared.  There are posts from some parents who have found their children struggled more in the secondary school setting.  As I sd, just my opinion.  bw

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