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special or mainstream school for HF

wood36

Hi,

My 10 yr son has HF ASD. Academically very bright but other developmental domains are far too behind. He has not yet finished toileting training (he needs a nappy for his poo), still needs 2 adults to get him ready e.g. changing, brushing teeth etc. He can speak but not much verbal communication going on with his peers (he can response but not initiates conversation ). His severe anxiety is causing trouble all aspect of his life.

He is now in Year 6. Naturally I need to think about his secondary school. The LA told me he is too clever to go to a special school However, I am really concern that he may not be able to cope with a mainstream secondary school, due to his extremely poor social/communication skills and severe anxiety.

 If he goes to a special school, I am sure it will make his school life much easier but there would be a huge compromise academically. But on the other hand, if he goes to a mainstream, his academic well-being will be fulfilled but emotional well-being will be significantly undermined.    

 Wonder if any of you have similar situation with me? Or any of you, who have HF/Asperger, had the similar experience? Which school do you recommend according to your experience?

 Thank you so much for your reading my message and I really appreciate any advice that you could kindly give me. 

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  • We are still going through the statementing process, I have named a special needs school on the forms. I am not sure my daughter would totally fit in but I know that its the sort of environment she could be comfortable in to actually go to school and access her education, very small classrooms, quiet and relaxed. I took her to look round and she said, 'I could go here mum, I like the smell and the climbing equipment'. (she always comments on the smell of places! very embarrassing at times!Smile

    But its not a perfect solution and Im yet to discover if she will be accepted or get on if she gets in. There is such a huge gap in provision for HF ASD children. Our children are being let down by the education authority at the moment. My daughter just about kept her head above water in primary school and was drowning at high school.

    Sorry I can't be of more help, Just thought it would be good to know you're not aloneSmile

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  • We are still going through the statementing process, I have named a special needs school on the forms. I am not sure my daughter would totally fit in but I know that its the sort of environment she could be comfortable in to actually go to school and access her education, very small classrooms, quiet and relaxed. I took her to look round and she said, 'I could go here mum, I like the smell and the climbing equipment'. (she always comments on the smell of places! very embarrassing at times!Smile

    But its not a perfect solution and Im yet to discover if she will be accepted or get on if she gets in. There is such a huge gap in provision for HF ASD children. Our children are being let down by the education authority at the moment. My daughter just about kept her head above water in primary school and was drowning at high school.

    Sorry I can't be of more help, Just thought it would be good to know you're not aloneSmile

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