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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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  • Thank you for your reply.

    When Emylee was removed from class it was due to her being so tired and stressedfrom weeks of christmas preparations she just couldn't take anymore. Emylee isn't over keen on her teacher, she has a 'link' with her because she has no one else I think. I don't feel she's the right teacher for Emylee as she not got a very good memory (which she admits herself) and she has never had experience with ASD also she doesn't comunicatate with me which I find extremely frustrating! Emy hardly discusses school with us (not many kids do) but on the few occasions she has its been due to something bad happening and she just crys and gives random words. We know when her days been hard as she doesn't sleep till v late or/and night frights. Emylee has started making excuses not to go school lately, I think previously she's carried on because of routine but since all the Christmas problems she's not been happy. 

    How do they get away with unsupervised playtimes? Particularly with a ASD child present? I have asked many times how emylee is at playtime and they don't answer. A few mums have told me their child has told them they played with emylee but these children she has known since 2 years old at Pre-school. Maybe you could ask other mums to ask their child? 

    Things seem to be getting worse and I'm even contemplating moving her school. Fingers crossed another meeting involving headteachers may work. Hope things are improving for you and your son and he gets his diagnosis soon. 

    Take care and thanks again

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  • Thank you for your reply.

    When Emylee was removed from class it was due to her being so tired and stressedfrom weeks of christmas preparations she just couldn't take anymore. Emylee isn't over keen on her teacher, she has a 'link' with her because she has no one else I think. I don't feel she's the right teacher for Emylee as she not got a very good memory (which she admits herself) and she has never had experience with ASD also she doesn't comunicatate with me which I find extremely frustrating! Emy hardly discusses school with us (not many kids do) but on the few occasions she has its been due to something bad happening and she just crys and gives random words. We know when her days been hard as she doesn't sleep till v late or/and night frights. Emylee has started making excuses not to go school lately, I think previously she's carried on because of routine but since all the Christmas problems she's not been happy. 

    How do they get away with unsupervised playtimes? Particularly with a ASD child present? I have asked many times how emylee is at playtime and they don't answer. A few mums have told me their child has told them they played with emylee but these children she has known since 2 years old at Pre-school. Maybe you could ask other mums to ask their child? 

    Things seem to be getting worse and I'm even contemplating moving her school. Fingers crossed another meeting involving headteachers may work. Hope things are improving for you and your son and he gets his diagnosis soon. 

    Take care and thanks again

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