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I can't get my child to school

Sarah

Hi I can't get my child age 13 to go to school. We think they have autism waiting to see the child development team. They don't talk much or show feeling. Home life is fine when they don't have school. 

They stay in bed when it's a school day and I can't get them out. I know they want to learn but school is over whelmed them. Loud sounds too many people.

In year 7 when they was working from home they enjoyed school so much. They are asking me if they can stay home and learn but I don't see the school doing that. 

I don't know what to do? I just want them to be happy. But the more people that get involved the harder it gets. They only like to talk to mum and dad. 

Sorry I feel like I'm at a dead end and everyone keeps looking at me for answers.

Sarah (mum)

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  • Hi Sarah, I understand the troubles you are facing. I was in a similar position a few years ago before my daughter was diagnosed. Could they be put on a reduced timetable? In my daughters school, there was a room for children who struggled more than others, is there something like that in their school? If they don't like it when there is too many people, could they be released from lesson earlier than others so they miss the crowds. Since they struggle getting out of bed, could they go to school after lunch, so they miss the lunch crowds, and do 1 lesson maybe, then come home. Would they benefit from wearing ear defenders or ear plugs to reduce the noise? I don't know if this would help but my daughter really benefited on a reduced timetable and being away from others but what works for one, might not work for another. I wish you the best of luck.  

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  • Hi Sarah, I understand the troubles you are facing. I was in a similar position a few years ago before my daughter was diagnosed. Could they be put on a reduced timetable? In my daughters school, there was a room for children who struggled more than others, is there something like that in their school? If they don't like it when there is too many people, could they be released from lesson earlier than others so they miss the crowds. Since they struggle getting out of bed, could they go to school after lunch, so they miss the lunch crowds, and do 1 lesson maybe, then come home. Would they benefit from wearing ear defenders or ear plugs to reduce the noise? I don't know if this would help but my daughter really benefited on a reduced timetable and being away from others but what works for one, might not work for another. I wish you the best of luck.  

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