Autism and school

Hi, 

My child suspected Autism and awaiting an assessment. I am agreeing to the test because I want what's best for my child and get all appropriate help. However, concerns from my child's teacher has got me quite concerned.

The teacher is saying my child uses high pitched voice, smiles non stop, irrated by other children, flaps hands, stares into space, knows very little words and dislikes sensory play.

The information she has given me is not true. I see my child play and develop each day and none of these traits are correct.

The reason for suspected autism is because my child has poor communication, my child has 90 single words. My child also has issues with solids food. 

I'm wondering does anyone know will I be listened too if they write a report such as this and I disagree. Maybe they won't write a report such as that, but I just want a fair assessment 

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  • sorry but please believe what your teacher is feeding back. Your child may be acting differently when at school an environment they may not like  and at home with his loving parent(s). The teacher  are reporting autism traits and so are you so both sides ( teacher and parent ) are reporting "suspected autism".

    yes you will be listened too even when u think they are not. I can tell you for sure you are the main carer/educator/mentor/parent. You are the must important person involved in your childs development. You could ask to watch your child in class but expect a 'no' for all  sorts of reasons ( covid, privacy of other kids, insurance , school rules ) 

    you havent mentioned the age of your child that would be helpful here.

  • sorry but please believe what your teacher is feeding back. Your child may be acting differently when at school

    Very true.

    Some children behave very differently at home than at school.  A very common autistic trait.

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