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snoozy

Hi, My son is 6, he has been diagnosed with ODD and there are further assessments to see if he is ASD, though the believe is PDD.  I'm really worried about his education.  He really can not cope with mainstream school.  He has been on a part time programme, where recently I have had to be his one to one, as his one resigned.  We are being given some respite in that he will be attending a behaviour unit until christmas (he was a pupil there previously and was defiantely more settled).  My worry is that come January, when he has to return to mainstream his behaviour deteoriates again, because he is unable to cope. I have already been told, if his diagnosis is PDD he will have to stay in mainstream.  We are only at the beginning of the statement process.  Any ideas of where I can get some advice, I would be really grateful

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  • hi snoozy - this must be a very difficult time for you.    Whatever the diagnosis is, your child needs to be in the appropriate educational setting : a place where they understand the condition he is diagnosed with + where staff know how to teach in a way that gives him the most educational benefit.  There is loads of info on the nas site relating to education which you should have a look at.  There's also a site called ipsea which I understand can be useful.   It's so important to your child's development and to your peace of mind that he's with the right people in the right environment, whatever age he is.  Have you got a social worker?  If you have I'd let s/he know the position you're in.  I've found that you can spend a lot of time and effort getting nowhere or only marginally further on.  So check the nas site out, ring their helpline if you want to + take it from there.  I don't think the school is doing your child justice.  Believe me, you'll know when you've found the right school.  bw

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  • hi snoozy - this must be a very difficult time for you.    Whatever the diagnosis is, your child needs to be in the appropriate educational setting : a place where they understand the condition he is diagnosed with + where staff know how to teach in a way that gives him the most educational benefit.  There is loads of info on the nas site relating to education which you should have a look at.  There's also a site called ipsea which I understand can be useful.   It's so important to your child's development and to your peace of mind that he's with the right people in the right environment, whatever age he is.  Have you got a social worker?  If you have I'd let s/he know the position you're in.  I've found that you can spend a lot of time and effort getting nowhere or only marginally further on.  So check the nas site out, ring their helpline if you want to + take it from there.  I don't think the school is doing your child justice.  Believe me, you'll know when you've found the right school.  bw

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