ECHP - what’s covered?!

Hi all.

I'm hoping you can help me, my 6 year old had autism and school have agreed to apply for an EHCP assessment. My son is in mainstream school and is academically doing ok but finds it difficult with social and communication skills but also has issues with being asked to do things he deems are too hard or he will fail at.

This is all new to me and if he's lucky enough to get an EHCP I have no idea what will be included in terms of support and adjustments for him.

I know all kids are really different but I'm looking for info on what sort of things were included in your child's EHCP - any info would be most helpful so I can feel a it more prepared! Or is there already somewhere this info exists?

Many thanks

NAS67336 over 5 years ago

Hey, I'm a Young Person with Autism and my EHCP includes:

My needs within a classroom set-up in a mainstream school, Social skills and how best ways to support me. It includes information on what's recommended to help me. It will also show the different behaviours I may present in different situations that are thrown at me and my coping methods.

I hope this reassures you about what might be in the plan.
Chloe Mod over 5 years ago

Hi NAS67191,

You may like to look at the following information from the NAS website on EHCPs:

https://www.autism.org.uk/about/in-education/extra-help-in-school/england/ehc-plans.aspx

I hope this is useful,

ChloeMod:)
NAS23348 over 5 years ago

I suggest you look at the website of IPSEA, a charity specialising in advising parents of children with Special Educational Needs.

www.ipsea.org.uk/.../education-health-and-care-plans