Autism and dyslexia

Hello,

I'm new to this forum. My son is in year 4 in mainstream education.  He was diagnosed with sever dyslexia in year 3, and has now received an ASD diagnosis.  Please, if any one can relate to this as a parent, or person similar to my son, I would appreciate you're insight.  

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  • Hello, my son too has an EHCP, and 1 to 1 support is not specified, but he can't work independently so does get lots of help.  I worry about him making little progress in literacy, and worry about secondary school.  The school have struggled with his dyslexia, and now struggle with his ASD.  I sometimes think the dyslexia is the most difficult aspect for him, because it causes meltdowns and low self esteem at school, but then I realise how sensory issues effect him too.  He also has visual stress.  How are you 2 coping, and what works?  Please let me know your opinions.