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Just introducing myself.

louisa29

Hello everyone. 

I am a mum to a 4 yr old who was diagnosed with ASD last yr. She has delayed speech and does not communicate or interacts with her peers. She has been at school for 2 and a half wks now and seems to be settling. I am so anxious for her. 

I would love it if anyone can advise me on if I should be pushing for a statutory statement. Teacher is arranging for IEP as she has gone in under school action plus. My paediatritian says she Is shocked that there is no statement and has written to LEA but no sure if any notice will be taken.

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  • Something that can be confused with shyness in ASC, is being unwilling to approach other children because of not knowing how to do so.  Also, there can be a general unwillingness to participate in socialising as it's not particularly pleasant and it can be very difficult to keep up.  Find out what her interests are and how she would like to pursue them.  She is likely to have a passion for something.  If she finds particular things boring that her peers like, there's not much you can do about that.  The AS mind loves learning, but on our own terms.

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  • Something that can be confused with shyness in ASC, is being unwilling to approach other children because of not knowing how to do so.  Also, there can be a general unwillingness to participate in socialising as it's not particularly pleasant and it can be very difficult to keep up.  Find out what her interests are and how she would like to pursue them.  She is likely to have a passion for something.  If she finds particular things boring that her peers like, there's not much you can do about that.  The AS mind loves learning, but on our own terms.

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