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Challenging behaviour in ASD adolescence

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Hi, I have twin girls, both ASD and at a mainstream school, year 7. One has a statement and is getting on ok, albeit with a tremendous amount of support. The other has been refused a statement so doesn't get much support during lessons. Since starting secondary school in September her behaviour has deteriated rapidly and she has had many emotional outbursts, including pushing tables and chairs around the room and trying to flee. This has led to her being restrained which has led to her lashing out and therefore, being excluded. Although she was diagnosed with dyslexia, dyspraxia and audiotory processing disorder 4 years ago, her ASD diagnosis is quite recent and she seems to be fighting against it (her twin sister was diagnosed several years ago but the professionals were never sure if she was just copying her and so refused diagnosis!!). She knows we are fighting the local authority to try to get a statement but says she doesn't need support at school. I would be interested to hear from anyone else who has experienced similar difficulties. We have seen a clinical psychologist who said he didn't feel she needed help but we really feel she needs to see some sort of provessional to help her come to terms with her diagnosis.

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  • Hi, I have a son in year 7 for whom I am currently trying to get a statement for, he has really struggled to cope in high school and so some challenging behaviour has come out.  Thankfully the school have been great and have put a lot of support in place for him although he still proves to be difficult.  It was suggested to me to get in touch with a govenment run group called Parent Partnership who support families in getting statement and help for their children's need's in school, they have been really supportive, perhaps you could see if there is something similar in your area.  Also it doesn't matter what other people say, if you can see that your child for whatever reason is not coping at school they obviously do need help and support, so keep pushing.  For your daughter there maybe some local support groups your could find out about. Hope it works out, take care.

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  • Hi, I have a son in year 7 for whom I am currently trying to get a statement for, he has really struggled to cope in high school and so some challenging behaviour has come out.  Thankfully the school have been great and have put a lot of support in place for him although he still proves to be difficult.  It was suggested to me to get in touch with a govenment run group called Parent Partnership who support families in getting statement and help for their children's need's in school, they have been really supportive, perhaps you could see if there is something similar in your area.  Also it doesn't matter what other people say, if you can see that your child for whatever reason is not coping at school they obviously do need help and support, so keep pushing.  For your daughter there maybe some local support groups your could find out about. Hope it works out, take care.

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