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Nephew falling asleep in school

NAS91823
8 months ago

Hi, I've just joined as I have a 5 year old nephew with autism and want to support my brother more.  My nephew is a very happy little boy but non verbal.

At the moment they are struggling with his school.  He is in an Arp school and my brother keeps getting phone calls to come and pick him up as he keeps falling asleep.  My sister in law has just started a new job in a different school so it is harder for her to use her phone or leave work.  My brothers job is now in jeopardy due to the amount of time he keeps taking off.  Obviously if my nephew is ill there would be no problem picking him up but is it OK for the school to keep doing this? Surely he isn't being included as this is an ongoing problem he will have due to sleep problems at night and another recent diagnosis of adhd?

I feel so much for my brother and sister in law as they are also so tired and trying to work to do the best for their family but feel helpless

  • 8 months ago

    Dear NAS91823, 

    As a starting point, you may wish to read over our webpage ‘Sleep – a guide for parents of autistic children’.

    For education advice, please visit our online advice and guidance which explains more about education, getting extra help in school, education choices and exclusions https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/topics/education

      

    If you require further support, you may like to contact the following organisations:  

    Wales  

      

    Scotland  

    • Enquire provide advice about additional support for learning for children attending school https://enquire.org.uk/  

      

      

    Northern Ireland  

    The Children’s Law Centre provides a free legal advice service and legal representation for children and young people.  

    The NI Commissioner for Children and Young People (NICCY) and their work is focused on making sure children and young people have access to their rights in their day-to-day lives, so they have the best opportunity to reach their full potential.  

      

    England  

    • Every local area has a Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Information Advice and Support Service (SENDIASS) that can provide information, advice and support to parents and carers of children and young people with SEND, including on exclusions.  

      

    • Independent Provider of Special Education Advice (IPSEA) is a registered charity that offers free and independent information, advice and support to help get the right education for children and young people with all kinds of SEND. 

       

    • Coram’s Child Law Advice service can be accessed through their website or contacted on 0300 330 5485 from Monday to Friday, 8am – 6   

      

    • SOS!SEN offers a free, term-time, national helpline, staffed by a team of volunteers, to provide next step advice and support on questions and issues parents may have relating to their child’s SEN provision.  Their helpline number is 0208 538 3731. 

      

    Kind Regards,

    Rosie Mod