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school:stay independent or specialist

hellywelly

hi

my 12 year old just diagnosed with Aspergers. He has had an awful year at senior, being bullied, social problems etc...he has no real friends, is referred to as weirdo etc....i have spent the year being treated like a neutotic mother and finally a diagnosis which has finally put the school firmly in its place. Being an independent school they're study support is limited, but they are 'looking into' what else they can provide, but i am not holding out for much.

this week my son did a taster day at an idependent specialist school for HF Autism, Dyslexia, ADHD etc the school is amazing and can offer him therapies at school to help with verbal reasoning ,,social skills and capatilise on his strengths, all good stuff.

when i picked him up he was shrivelled in a corner with high anxiety, he got in the car and said i am not going there, i am not like them...

everything has happened really quickly, he has only just been diagnosed 3 weeks ago, he knows a little, like his brain works slightly differently, he has amazing strengths, but this comes with additional challenges socially etc. initially he thought it was cool to be wired differently,but now he is horrified that he classed as a special needs child (his words)

with only a week left of term, i need to decide which school and my son os refusing to go to the special school. just don't know what to do for the best. he has moved school 3times already and i think he is sick of that too.....any advise would be welcome......tnx

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  • Many thanks True Colors

    This is not an easy desicion and like you say will affect his future. My heart is leaning towards the special school. They assesed him during his visit and it was the first report I have actually read, which was spot on, they had identified all his strengths and weaknesses and had a plan to help him, it was very impressivie.

    I think I might ask the school to put me in touch with another parent, perhaps who have been down my road already, my major concern is that he will be highly anxious and fall into depression - thats worse case senerio of course, best is that he finds a friend, that I know would make a massive amount of difference.

    so much more to think about, thank for your advise

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  • Many thanks True Colors

    This is not an easy desicion and like you say will affect his future. My heart is leaning towards the special school. They assesed him during his visit and it was the first report I have actually read, which was spot on, they had identified all his strengths and weaknesses and had a plan to help him, it was very impressivie.

    I think I might ask the school to put me in touch with another parent, perhaps who have been down my road already, my major concern is that he will be highly anxious and fall into depression - thats worse case senerio of course, best is that he finds a friend, that I know would make a massive amount of difference.

    so much more to think about, thank for your advise

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