Hello, my daughter attends a special provision after being unable to attend mainstream from the age of 10. We have been having difficulties with her attending here too. She will seem to be going to go in then stops unable to, she covers her ears when we talk to her to help and she makes noises instead of talking. She has now started banging her hand when we try to help her. She will also pull me towards her to take her home and not let me leave or move away. The more I talk to her or if staff try to help the more stressed she gets and she repeats this. I tell her I understand she wants to go home but that we need to help her attend school. I feel we have tried everything.
When we take her out of the situation she doesn't talk for maybe half an hour and she lays on the sofa with her weighted blanket or goes to her room. After this she is okay, talking fine and happy again until the next time.
I do not know if this is a true meltdown as she seems to be able to control some parts. I know that sounds harsh but I am just trying to understand what is going on as I don't know which way to approach it.
Can anyone give any insight please? I have read about meltdowns on the website which has helped but if anyone has any experience I'd be grateful for any advice. Thank you.
