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What type of support should I expect for my 4 year old ASD child in mainstream school?

NAS94301
12 days ago

My child is currently nearing the end of his reception year at a mainstream primary school. We are currently going through the ECHP process. My child currently only attends school for 2 hours in afternoon due to concerns from the school he would not cope with a full day. He has designated TA who is reportedly specifically for our child for constant 1 on 1 support. I have no experience in parenting a child with ASD, but I was under the impression once ECHP had been approved and put in place, this may unlock more targeted support. However at a recent meeting with the SENCO they stated they were already provided the highest level of support by providing 1 on 1 TA. And the ECHP would simply provide them funding to provide this 1 on 1. Is this correct? Or should there be options for more specialist support? 

  • 9 days ago
    NAS94301 said:
    I have no experience in parenting a child with ASD

    The following books may be of help for you (note that Aspergers is an outdated term for what is not called "high functioning autism):

    Asperger's Answer Book - The Top 275 Questions Parents Ask - Susan Ashley PhD (2006)
    ISBN 1402219776

    Asperger's Syndrome - A Guide for Parents and Professionals - Tony Attwood (2008)
    ISBN 9781843106692

    Asperger's Syndrome - A Guide to Helping Your Child Thrive at Home and at School - Melinda Docter, Ed.D._ Syed Naqvi, MD (2010)
    ISBN 9780470140147

  • 9 days ago

    Hi NAS94301,

    I am really sorry to hear that you are having such a difficult time with your child's education.

    Please visit our online advice and guidance which explains more about getting extra help in school, assessments, education plans, reviews and school transport.  

    Extra help at school in England  

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

    • 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 – 6pm.   
    • 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.   

     I hope that you are able to find the answers you need to get your child the support they need in school. 

    Kind regards,

    Clare Mod