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HELP! needed about school and statmenting

mummyrob

Hi!!

My son was diagnosed at 3 years old with ASD. He is now 6 and attends a main stream school. My son is high frequency but struggles with social and he is also still in nappies for both bladder and bowl. I fought for his school to attend to his needs but they are saying he is doing well in school and cannot have a statment, but they won be able to change his nappy for much longer! but then the refuse a statement. My son is very good at keeping in his feelings until he gets home then he is very emotinal and violent. He says he hates school much i am dragging him there which is not good and i just wat him to be happy. Has anyone had the same problem?

 

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  • Hi there - we have been through the process of applying for, and successfully getting, a statement for our son. We wrote to the council and the process began - it has been quite harrowing as you really have to focus on all the challenges/negative sides of their issues. Be prepared for this and focus on the outcome. As soon as we contacted West Berks, they were amazing and took charge of the situation. They also guided us regarding schools that could best meet the needs of our son and have provided funding for 1-2-1 support for him. Personally, I do not want to home school him as I feel school offers him so much more than I can and it also means that I can work and maintain my own sense of self and self esteem but this is a very personal choice and every parent knows what suits their child and them best. The statementing process was difficult but brilliant for us as a family and I would contact your local authority if this is a procedure you want to initiate. I hope this helps and I wish you the best of luck.

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  • Hi there - we have been through the process of applying for, and successfully getting, a statement for our son. We wrote to the council and the process began - it has been quite harrowing as you really have to focus on all the challenges/negative sides of their issues. Be prepared for this and focus on the outcome. As soon as we contacted West Berks, they were amazing and took charge of the situation. They also guided us regarding schools that could best meet the needs of our son and have provided funding for 1-2-1 support for him. Personally, I do not want to home school him as I feel school offers him so much more than I can and it also means that I can work and maintain my own sense of self and self esteem but this is a very personal choice and every parent knows what suits their child and them best. The statementing process was difficult but brilliant for us as a family and I would contact your local authority if this is a procedure you want to initiate. I hope this helps and I wish you the best of luck.

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