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7 Yr old diagnosed today

NAS62401
over 4 years ago

Hi

I am new to the community. My 7 Yr old boy had his assessment today and with 0 not being Autistic and 7 being Autistic... He was graded at 13. Not a surprise to us or the school.

Its all around social skills, anxiety, environmental and sensory. 

Any advice on what to do? Is there anything we can apply for in school to help him etc?

Anything we should sign up to etc

Any help would be great 

Thanks 

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  • over 4 years ago

    Hi

    Welcome to the forum, there are several things school can do, social communication report to give recommended adjustments and sensory profile to identify triggers and calming strategies. School could put an iep (individual education plan) in place this is purely based in school with no real weight to it. Or you can apply for an ehcp (education and health care plan) this is assessed by the local authority and is a statement of needs that the school has to comply with

    Speak to your school senco they can help apply for the ehcp, if they refuse you can apply yourself 

    https://www.gov.uk/children-with-special-educational-needs/extra-SEN-help

    Look at the services directory on this site it will show what's available in your area 

    Have you got area at home set up to allow him time and space to wind down after school? There are lots of things you can do at home for him, 

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  • over 4 years ago

    Hi

    Welcome to the forum, there are several things school can do, social communication report to give recommended adjustments and sensory profile to identify triggers and calming strategies. School could put an iep (individual education plan) in place this is purely based in school with no real weight to it. Or you can apply for an ehcp (education and health care plan) this is assessed by the local authority and is a statement of needs that the school has to comply with

    Speak to your school senco they can help apply for the ehcp, if they refuse you can apply yourself 

    https://www.gov.uk/children-with-special-educational-needs/extra-SEN-help

    Look at the services directory on this site it will show what's available in your area 

    Have you got area at home set up to allow him time and space to wind down after school? There are lots of things you can do at home for him, 

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