Hi there,
My daughter is 7, diagnosed ASD and under diagnosis for ADHD. She moved up to junior school last September and they haven't been consistent/understanding with the adjustments she needs to enable her to concentrate in class. Originally at the infant school she could have fiddle toys and also the ability to sit at the desk and doodle when listening for long periods of time as it helped her. She started juniors and they didn't continue this and this resulted in school refusal, so I then realised she didn't have anything in place and so pushed for this and they did allow it but I've found out they've recently taken it away as say she isn't concentrating. I spoke to the teacher this morning and she said that my daughter just wants these things rather than actually needing it and she will forget about it after a while....I'm not happy with this as I know this helps my daughter but she is being made to feel like she is just being difficult.
What can I do about this? I feel like we need someone to assess what she needs and ensure it's ion place. As I can see school refusal just around the corner.
Thanks
Laura