Published on 12, July, 2020
Hi
I'm a single mother to three children. The eldest child has ADHD and the second has just been diagnosed with ADHD and ASD. He is 11, but everything that I read is aimed at much younger children. For example, the 'Early Bird Plus' is supposed to be aimed at older children, but stops at age 8! What kind of help is there available to KS3 children?
I feel that I have completey failed my son because he should have received some kind of therapy years ago. Can anyone advise what (if any) help will be available to him at High School. He basically does anything anyone will tell him to, and once the bullies work this out I dread to think what will happen to him. I'm so fearful of letting him go to High School in Sep without any kind of support.
Hi L8588,
Here is some information you might find useful.
The following article contains a lot of helpful information about education for a child with an autism spectrum disorder:
http://www.autism.org.uk/about/in-education.aspx
This includes information regarding getting extra support for your child in their education setting.
It can help to pass on information specifically for education professionals about autism spectrum disorders. The following link contains information written for education professionals: http://www.autism.org.uk/professionals/teachers.aspx
You may want to contact our Advocacy for Education Service where information, support and advice is provided on educational provision and entitlements. Please see the following link for further information:
http://www.autism.org.uk/services/helplines/education-rights.aspx
Hope that is helpful.