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Punishment at school

mavis

My 13 year old son has, after alot of years of being fobbed off and waiting, just been diagnosed with autism.

Been to see the school he attends (mainstream), and am unsure they're going to do what they say they will.  However am waiting for CIR referral so hopefully that will help.  However my problem at the moment is my son is spending a fair amount of time in isolation because of his behaviour.  Don't get me wrong if he hits another boy around the head for stealing his ball during a PE lesson then he deserves chastising.  Is putting him in isolation for half the day allowed, or even the answer.  Surely putting a child with autism in isolation is how they spend half their life anyway,  how is shutting him off more even going to help.  Would welcome anyones help or advise.  Very new to all of this and have alot to learn!!

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  • hi Mavis - I don't think the school's going about things the right way.  What happens in "isolation"?  Have you got a social worker who cd look into things on your behalf or can you speak to the Chair of the Governors?  Don't know if you've already done this, so sorry if you have.  Have a look on the ipsea site.  I understand it may be helpful.  Maybe putting your son in isolation regularly for long periods of time suits the school + is a reflection of their capabilities when it comes to having a pupil with asd?  bw

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  • hi Mavis - I don't think the school's going about things the right way.  What happens in "isolation"?  Have you got a social worker who cd look into things on your behalf or can you speak to the Chair of the Governors?  Don't know if you've already done this, so sorry if you have.  Have a look on the ipsea site.  I understand it may be helpful.  Maybe putting your son in isolation regularly for long periods of time suits the school + is a reflection of their capabilities when it comes to having a pupil with asd?  bw

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