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sports & autism in school

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My son was diagnosed with ASD and ADHD in March of this year - since then we have experienced a catalogue of incidents at school as a result of his teacher leaving and the handover not being managed properly. 

I am highly concerned about him starting his next year at this school where there is a huge emphasis on interschool games.  My son does not respond well to being knocked in any means- as a result of his ASD and finds it hard to emotional regulate post the event.  The school have threatened suspension as a result of meltdowns before.

Where do I stand if he is unable to participate and the school exclude him as a result? I would like to know from a legal perspective - if this could be classed as a reasonable adjustment, if he is unable to play these interschool sports? And what legislation could I point to.

Many thanks for your help.

Best 

J 

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  • My understanding is that games and PE are part of the National Curriculum, but I am not sure about "inter-school" activities - in my experience being in a school team is a voluntary activity.  Do these activities take place in "school time" (eg PE lessons) or after school?

    If he wants to participate in team sports as a voluntary activity, the school needs to offer support. "Suspension as a result of meltdowns"  is problematic. The exclusion guidance is very clear that the school has a duty to take any disability into account and make reasonable accommodations. "Misbehaviour" as the result of a meltdown is different from deliberate bad behaviour.

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  • My understanding is that games and PE are part of the National Curriculum, but I am not sure about "inter-school" activities - in my experience being in a school team is a voluntary activity.  Do these activities take place in "school time" (eg PE lessons) or after school?

    If he wants to participate in team sports as a voluntary activity, the school needs to offer support. "Suspension as a result of meltdowns"  is problematic. The exclusion guidance is very clear that the school has a duty to take any disability into account and make reasonable accommodations. "Misbehaviour" as the result of a meltdown is different from deliberate bad behaviour.

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