Hi, we have just received the asd diagnosis for our 10 year old son in the last week, after 4+ years of trying and without the support of school who stated there were no signs of autism yet writing traits on his report to psychologist at assessment.
And have requested a meeting or should I say school ‘wondered if we required a meeting since receiving the official diagnosis?’ Our answer being ‘yes!’ that we thought a meeting would be very beneficial and would it be possible to invite educational psychologist? To be told ‘no’ that ‘ learning support didn’t feel educational psychologist had a role right now’ so it would be herself and his class teacher we will have meeting with.
My question to the more experienced is, what should I expect from this meeting?... we are based in Scotland. I was expecting the headteacher or assistant to attend and educational psychologist and something like an ISP being put in place re support. I’m not sure our primary follows this programme. A few years ago I requested a meeting and they pulled together an action plan that has never been followed or reviewed since so my hopes aren’t high. And on the recent email only support strategies were discussed.
Due to working in child social care in my last job I’m very aware of girfec etc and also aware that even without a diagnosis my son is entitled to his needs being met. These have not been met in my view over the years and now with a concrete diagnosis behind us I want to ensure he receives what he needs now, especially as he is in P 7 and transitioning to high school next year.
any information or input would be great right now as I’m feeling a little lost x
