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ASD DS. Returning to UK. First port of call re schooling?

WanderingTrolley

Hello.

DS (almost 13) and I have been living abroad for 18 months, but wanting to return to the UK.

DS used to be in a special school before we moved and their recommendation was that, if he were to stay in the UK, that he attend a mainstream school, with support.

So, he's been in a mainstream (English-speaking) school since we moved, but we've struggled to find extra support/assistance available (in this non-English-speaking part of the world).

Just wondering where to start with it all. I mean, if we apply to schools directly explaining the situation, would they assess his needs if he were to get a place? Or, is it possible somehow to get a private (unbiased) diagnosis? Or, do I contact the LEA first?

Hoping someone can show me a little light.

Many thanks in advance for any reponses.

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  • it's tough because you don't know the profile of the children in both settings.  things are getting tighter all the time and I think if you ask the LEA they will push for the cheaper option - the mainstream with support. If you have the time I would get the list of the schools from the LEA and try to find out - from the autism society, from other parents of the schools and check if there are spaces.  If you can have a look and see if you feel if your son would fit in with the profile of the other children and how if it's mainstream they would include your son.  I know you can get private ed psychs but are expensive and at the end of the day you know your son more than anyone.  Good luck

     

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  • it's tough because you don't know the profile of the children in both settings.  things are getting tighter all the time and I think if you ask the LEA they will push for the cheaper option - the mainstream with support. If you have the time I would get the list of the schools from the LEA and try to find out - from the autism society, from other parents of the schools and check if there are spaces.  If you can have a look and see if you feel if your son would fit in with the profile of the other children and how if it's mainstream they would include your son.  I know you can get private ed psychs but are expensive and at the end of the day you know your son more than anyone.  Good luck

     

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