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GCSE refusal

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Hi all.  I have a 15 year old boy who is absolutely refusing to do his exams.  He's clever - but any mention of autism sends him into a frenzy.  He rejects any mention of a diagnosis.  He has no friends - well, he does, but says he has nothing in common with them.  He retreats into video gaming - seems to be the only place he's truly happy.  He's a middle child - the stress is palpable.  We're all walking on egg shells.  School - useless.  I just feel so alone with this.  He isn't 16 until the end of the year.  Is there anything out there for children like him?

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  • Hi, We found getting school on board essential. Our daughter has not attended school full time for over a year and not at all for the past few months but so far has managed to be in for exams. She is in a smaller room and is allowed breaks plus is collected at reception earlier than most others to avoid overwhelming crowds. We had to push initially to get school to listen (copying in a parent governor on our emails!). The school should want the child to do their best so if your son is not coping in the current exam environment they need to make changes. There is also a charity called SENDIASS that may be able to help.

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  • Hi, We found getting school on board essential. Our daughter has not attended school full time for over a year and not at all for the past few months but so far has managed to be in for exams. She is in a smaller room and is allowed breaks plus is collected at reception earlier than most others to avoid overwhelming crowds. We had to push initially to get school to listen (copying in a parent governor on our emails!). The school should want the child to do their best so if your son is not coping in the current exam environment they need to make changes. There is also a charity called SENDIASS that may be able to help.

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