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Maricky

Hi im a single mum with a gorgeous 3 year old boy who  has ASD. He is the sweetest happiest little man i know and very loving. He will start mainstream pre school in october but with support and would love to hear from other parents on their experiences on pre school and whether the school offered adequate support.im confused as to whether my son would benefit more from a school dealing with autistic children only but i realise places for these are like gold dust but i worry that his window of learning is at its best between ages of 2 and 5 and i dont want him to miss out on this crucial time. Would also love to hear from parents of autistic children in general Smile

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  • Hiya Nic

    Well he was assessed at ryegate and ive spoken tl consultants for advice and all seem to agree that the best way forward for kids of this age with autism is a mixture of mainstream pre school and an autism specific school.but i know its not always that easy to get what you want and i get the impression you have to fight for what you want.i realise it depends on the severity of autism the child has cos there arent many places at the special schools but to able to get at least a day a week with one to one teaching in these schools would be more beneficial than none at all wouldbt it im going to try and find out how many pre schools there are in sheffield that are really good with autistic kids and take it from there. 

    my son doesnt have problems with going out or visiting shops or changes in routine but he does tend to have one hand over his right ear a lot and certain sounds can upset him more the pitch or tone.he can watch a cartoon and get upset at a certain point each time. He flutters his fingers in front of his face and runs up and down the room laughing at nothing in particular sometimes.he can give kisses and do high fives and loves hugging.but if i told him to fetch his shoes he wouldny understand. He seems really happy but doesnt speak just babbles words like baba mama didi etc

    Have you potty trained yet? I was going to leave it till hos third birthday in july and will see how it goes but im not expecting it to be easy.

    My little lad loves music and goes to a kiddies singing group though obviously doesnt sing. He goes to playgroup and doesnt really mix with other kids apart from stroking their head but has started going up to adults more and engaging with them.

    How does your son show you what he wants. Mine brings it to me or takes me by the hand to it.he will play with some toys but likes me to help him With jigsaws.

    Have you heard of PECS and TEACHH. I think thats how you spell it. Its supposed to help with commmunicating  x

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  • Hiya Nic

    Well he was assessed at ryegate and ive spoken tl consultants for advice and all seem to agree that the best way forward for kids of this age with autism is a mixture of mainstream pre school and an autism specific school.but i know its not always that easy to get what you want and i get the impression you have to fight for what you want.i realise it depends on the severity of autism the child has cos there arent many places at the special schools but to able to get at least a day a week with one to one teaching in these schools would be more beneficial than none at all wouldbt it im going to try and find out how many pre schools there are in sheffield that are really good with autistic kids and take it from there. 

    my son doesnt have problems with going out or visiting shops or changes in routine but he does tend to have one hand over his right ear a lot and certain sounds can upset him more the pitch or tone.he can watch a cartoon and get upset at a certain point each time. He flutters his fingers in front of his face and runs up and down the room laughing at nothing in particular sometimes.he can give kisses and do high fives and loves hugging.but if i told him to fetch his shoes he wouldny understand. He seems really happy but doesnt speak just babbles words like baba mama didi etc

    Have you potty trained yet? I was going to leave it till hos third birthday in july and will see how it goes but im not expecting it to be easy.

    My little lad loves music and goes to a kiddies singing group though obviously doesnt sing. He goes to playgroup and doesnt really mix with other kids apart from stroking their head but has started going up to adults more and engaging with them.

    How does your son show you what he wants. Mine brings it to me or takes me by the hand to it.he will play with some toys but likes me to help him With jigsaws.

    Have you heard of PECS and TEACHH. I think thats how you spell it. Its supposed to help with commmunicating  x

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