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My little girl recently diagnosed with ASD

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Hi,

I wanted to ask when do kids with ASD have out burst of catch-up? My little girl is 6 and she is behind in her studies. She is going to the mainstream school. Anyone who had a child in similar scenario and has caught up? Really keen to know. Thanks  

  • Hi , thank you for sharing with the online community. While I don't have any experience I can share on autistic children catching up at school, you might find the below information useful. 

    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 Wales  

    Extra help at school in Scotland  

    Extra help at school in Northern Ireland  

    Extra help at school in England  

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

    Wales  

    Scotland  

    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 – 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 these help you and your daughter.

    Best wishes,

    Anna Mod