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School want child referred

Sparkle555

Hi my sons 4 and an only child. The nursery teacher and sen co said he’s struggling with a few things. Settling at an activity unsure what to do, sharing, transitioning from one activity to another, covering ears a lot even when there’s not much noise, upset easily, stands out compared to the others, bit of an American accent. They said he’d no imaginative play at all even though at home he does that alot. They said they’d encourage him as now they know he can do it. They also said if he was to be diagnosed it would be ‘high functioning’ and he wouldn’t need to attend a special school. Both of them agree he’s showing signs of autism or asd and want him referred. I’m shocked as didn’t have any major concerns at home. He can deal with change, eats ok and sleeps well, very affectionate and sociable would talk to anyone. He has had little phases in the past and does have his quirks but nothing majorly noticeable. Has anyone had similar and been diagnosed? It seems to be it’s all coming out since nursery. To them not us at home. Thanks 

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  • I was fine at home, always very engaged, talkative and affectionate with my parents, then when I started school, at four and a half, I became selectively mute. I didn't speak at all at school for three months, though I remained talkative at home. For an autistic child, everything can be fine until our abilities to cope with social situations are exceeded, then problems arise, or become noticeable. I was diagnosed with ASC (ASD) at 59.  

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  • I was fine at home, always very engaged, talkative and affectionate with my parents, then when I started school, at four and a half, I became selectively mute. I didn't speak at all at school for three months, though I remained talkative at home. For an autistic child, everything can be fine until our abilities to cope with social situations are exceeded, then problems arise, or become noticeable. I was diagnosed with ASC (ASD) at 59.  

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