Published on 12, July, 2020
my little boy is 6 and was diagnosed with ASD in May. After sending the report to school that states his diagnosis (it was an NHS diagnosis not private) I eventually had a meeting at school today with the SENCO and his class teacher (his new class teacher was also present as I stated that she was needed being as there was only one day left with his current teacher.
The SENCO dismisses that he has any social or communication needs at school and stands firm stating that his ASD is not an issue at school. I have explained that the things that happen at school have dramatic effect at home making him not want to go to school and he even tells strangers that he hates school. Any behaviours I identify they throw back saying it’s normal behaviour of a six year old. They are not interested in putting any support in place for him and I feel they are failing my son.
What should I do? I don’t really want to take him out of school as at the moment he is having social interaction with his peers and I worry moving him school will upset him too much because of the change in routines.
What at can I do?
My son even told me - mom, i love this school. i have new friends and the jobs are easy to do. i can write cursive now! -- he improved a lot, social skills and his self-confidence too.
I got tired of the traditional school and brought my ASD son to a montessori near our home. He learned to read in as short as 5 weeks while the 3 years I spent in private school tuition with a traditional education style --- all for nothing. Do you have a montessori near you? Maybe you can check it out?
Dear NAS37336,
I am sorry to hear that you have been having issues with get support for your son at his school.
You may find the following information useful.
The following article contains a lot of helpful information about education for a child with an autism:http://www.autism.org.uk/about/in-education.aspx This includes information regarding getting extra support for your child in their education setting.
You can search for schools that cater for children with an autism spectrum disorder on our Autism Services Directory: www.autism.org.uk/directory.aspx
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 Education Rights Service who provides information, support and advice on educational provision and entitlements. Please see the following link for further information: http://www.autism.org.uk/services/helplines/education-rights.aspx
Kind regards,
Ayshe Mod