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accommodations in school

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Hi, I am in sixth form and have autism. My mum is about to have a review of my senco plan. I am needing more support for my autism  and I don’t know what support is actually available for me but I am really struggling without it.

More specifically general support. As i already have exam support.

i do not have an ehcp but have an equivalent plan by my school which is followed well

Me and My Mum don’t know what help is available so any advice from parents of autistic teens or autistic teens about what my mum can ask for would be appreciated 

  • Teachers can address these barriers by providing students with accommodations—adaptations or changes in educational environments or practices that help students overcome the barriers presented by their disability. Two areas in which accommodations can be used are instruction and testing.  lcpsgo

  • Hiya,

    Currently in my second year of 6th form and have found the support great.

    I currently get:

    - a quiet space for lunch and break if i don't wanna socialise

    - listen to music in lesson

    - leave lessons if it gets too much

    - All my teachers are aware of my diagnosis and my common stims

    I can't think think of anything else right now. Write a list of the things you struggle with and then take that to the meeting. The SENCO should then be able to suggest things to help reduce the struggle

    Alisha xx

  • Hi,

    Schools should be able to offer:

    A quiet place for you to study during free periods

    A "leave lesson early" pass so you can avoid the crowded halls and stairs during lesson transition

    A "breather" pass so you can leave a classroom and go to a safe place for a short time if you are feeling overwhelmed

    Do you have social issues? They may be able to help by providing a safe place for you to go during break time/lunch time where you could socialise with a small group of other students or just have a quiet place to go.

    Best thing would be to talk to the SENDCO or Head of sixth form to see what they can offer to support you in your day to day life at school.

    Hope they can help.

  • To some extent it’s not a question as to what is available it’s what help do you need. Your school is legal obligated to make reasonable adjustments for you. Who gets to decide what’s reasonable? Well ultimately the courts. There is no one size fits all guide for that.

    there are three  sorts of adjustments that  you can seek.

    the first requirement (the law calls them the requirements) is adjustments to policies criteria and procedures. Basically the schools rules. If there are any rules or procedures (including unwritten rules) that the school has that makes life hard for you because of your autism the law requires them to take reasonable steps to stop them making things hard for you. Then could be changing a rule or making a special exemption for you. But it could also be doing something extra to help you with some difficulty their rules and policies cause you.

    the second requirement relates to adjustments to building, eg ramps etc.

    the 3rd requirement relates to auxiliary aids. That’s doing or providing something extra to help with a difficulty you have because of your disability.

    it’s not a question of what’s available or what the school can afford. The law says if it’s reasonable they have to do it and find the money whether they want to or not whether they can afford it or not.

  • Hi and welcome! I have posted some links here from our website that might be helpful.

    The following page contains a lot of helpful information about education for a child with an autism: https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/topics/education This includes information regarding getting extra support for your child in their education setting. You can search for schools that cater for children with an autism spectrum disorder on our Autism Services Directory: https://www.autism.org.uk/directory 

    You may want to contact our Education Rights Service who provides information, support and advice on educational provision and entitlements. Please see the following link for further information: https://www.autism.org.uk/what-we-do/help-and-support/education-advice-line

    If you need support with an appeal against a decision about a child or young person’s educational needs, you might want to contact our Educational Tribunal Support Helpline: https://www.autism.org.uk/what-we-do/help-and-support/tribunal-support-line

    You may wish to contact our Transition Support Helpline, who offer advice, support and information to young autistic people aged 14 years plus and their parents or carers on the transition to adulthood. If you would like to contact the Transition Support service, you can reach them by completing the online enquiry form here: https://www.autism.org.uk/what-we-do/help-and-support/transition-support-service

    Finally, you may be interested in contacting a local National Autistic Society branch. Our branches offer support to local autistic people and their families. If you interesting in checking if there is a local branch near to you, please follow the link below: https://www.autism.org.uk/what-we-do/local-branches 

    Our branches are volunteer-led, and as such every branch and group is different. Some are parent support groups, some provide support and information to autistic adults, while others have office premises and run their own a drop-in service. You will need to check with a branch directly for more information on whether they are able to provide a particular service that you are interested in. 

    Best,

    SarahMod