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does your asd socialise at school?

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I would really be interested to know if children who have asd together with high levels of sensory issues benefit  being in school.

My youngest is stressed / anxious  most of the time, usually because of having to socialize with children he has no interest in and who go out of their way to make his life hell, yet I'm constantly told by school that taking him  out of school will turn him into a hermit and he will not be able to function in society.

What do others think?

Ps.  He does go to clubs and social events mixing with all ages.

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  • A difficult one. Mainstream school is not always ideal for ASD kids, although this depends on the individual. School was not always a bad experience for me, particularly in my final year of primary school when I had finally started to settle in (!), but school also undoubtably contributed to my anxiety and self-esteem issues. My self-esteem has improved, but I still have severe anxiety. School did not provide the right support, particularly at secondary school. I am only now starting to understand who I am, and working out that I am not stupid or slow; that I just have a different learning style.

    You need to find the right school environment for your son, perhaps an ASD base at a mainstream school? Special school can also have a downside, particularly if your son is academically able.

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  • A difficult one. Mainstream school is not always ideal for ASD kids, although this depends on the individual. School was not always a bad experience for me, particularly in my final year of primary school when I had finally started to settle in (!), but school also undoubtably contributed to my anxiety and self-esteem issues. My self-esteem has improved, but I still have severe anxiety. School did not provide the right support, particularly at secondary school. I am only now starting to understand who I am, and working out that I am not stupid or slow; that I just have a different learning style.

    You need to find the right school environment for your son, perhaps an ASD base at a mainstream school? Special school can also have a downside, particularly if your son is academically able.

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