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School Problems

kikyniky

Hi, My Name is Nicola and My Daughter Emylee ,5, was diagnosed ASD in Sept 12. Emylees teacher in reception was very supportive and helped alot when we were going through the diagnosis but since Emylee has been in year 1 with her new teacher I dont feel so happy. Emylee was doing well in all subjects last year but this year she is below on maths and not so able in others, the teacher says shes not concerned but I am. What if my little girl is sat there struggling to understand? Her teacher says shes doesnt need a statement as she doesnt need removing from class and she doesnt need a IEP as she doesnt call out in class?! Emylee is a quiet girl and I am concerned she may not be causing enough 'problems' for her teacher to get her help. Emylee struggled a great deal before christmas due to school routines being changed and she didnt understand the nativity play practise. She hardly slept during the week and was tired at school, her teacher said Emylee 'went into a world of her own' so she (as adviced by the SENCO) put Emylee in a classroom alone with the lights off for a few hours. I was later told this happened a few times. I eventually refused for Emylee to participate in the play and her teacher told me not to take her into school on the days of the performances as they didnt have alternative care. I feel like we've got passed the hard part of a diagnosis but now the school doesnt want to take notice.

Does anyone has any ideas or experiences that may help or am I just being over protective? Thanks.  

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  • Hi there,

    My son is in a similar predicament suspected of ASD age 6 he really struggled with new routines when he went up into P1, he gets stressed in new routines but does not cause enough bother to need a statement or class assistant.  Did the have to put her in a dark room for a few hours ?!  Could they not have just had her watch the rehearsals and given her a role of costume keeper or something on the sidelines with less pressure but still part ofthe play? or could she really not cope with any more?  My son finally settled into P1 two months before he was due to go up into P2!!  I get a bit concerned about his playtimes as the school playground is unsupervised and he is so naive.  I am sure your little girl will settle it will just take a bit longer and alot of understanding from teachers, does she like her class teacher?  DO YOU?  Does your daughter talk about the school day albeit briefly?  is se happy there?  If you are getting her to go to school without a problem that says alot.

    Dont feel bad about contacting the school regularly to check on her progress maybe once a week, that way you can deal with any problems that may arise quickly before they escalate, and it will reassure you all is well.

    Take care

    remember no one will look out for your little girl more than you and you know her better than anyone.

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  • Hi there,

    My son is in a similar predicament suspected of ASD age 6 he really struggled with new routines when he went up into P1, he gets stressed in new routines but does not cause enough bother to need a statement or class assistant.  Did the have to put her in a dark room for a few hours ?!  Could they not have just had her watch the rehearsals and given her a role of costume keeper or something on the sidelines with less pressure but still part ofthe play? or could she really not cope with any more?  My son finally settled into P1 two months before he was due to go up into P2!!  I get a bit concerned about his playtimes as the school playground is unsupervised and he is so naive.  I am sure your little girl will settle it will just take a bit longer and alot of understanding from teachers, does she like her class teacher?  DO YOU?  Does your daughter talk about the school day albeit briefly?  is se happy there?  If you are getting her to go to school without a problem that says alot.

    Dont feel bad about contacting the school regularly to check on her progress maybe once a week, that way you can deal with any problems that may arise quickly before they escalate, and it will reassure you all is well.

    Take care

    remember no one will look out for your little girl more than you and you know her better than anyone.

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