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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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  • crystal12 said:

    hi - I think you need to get a statement for Emily.  I've no experience of children with autism being educated in mainstream because my son went to autism-specific schools.  However, I do have a lot of experience when it comes to a person with autism not getting the understanding + support that they need + the problems that can result from that, which occurred after my son left school.  That's why I think you need a statement.  Hopefully it will go some way to make up the deficiencies (as I see them) with the present school she's at.  I understand your justifiable concerns.

    Thank you Very much. It's nice to know there's other mums that agree with me. Understanding is the most important thing I think. I hope things are and will continue to improve for your son.

    Take care

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  • crystal12 said:

    hi - I think you need to get a statement for Emily.  I've no experience of children with autism being educated in mainstream because my son went to autism-specific schools.  However, I do have a lot of experience when it comes to a person with autism not getting the understanding + support that they need + the problems that can result from that, which occurred after my son left school.  That's why I think you need a statement.  Hopefully it will go some way to make up the deficiencies (as I see them) with the present school she's at.  I understand your justifiable concerns.

    Thank you Very much. It's nice to know there's other mums that agree with me. Understanding is the most important thing I think. I hope things are and will continue to improve for your son.

    Take care

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