Looking for advice from other parents of autistic children.
My daughter is 6 years old and has an EHCP at a mainstream school. Today she tried to leave school and got as far as the locked exit doors before being stopped. Thankfully she didn’t get out, but it’s really shaken me.
Over the last few months her behaviour has become increasingly challenging both at home and at school. We’re seeing more distress, emotional outbursts, refusal, and now attempts to escape situations when she’s overwhelmed.
I’m concerned that something is driving this behaviour and that her current support may no longer be meeting her needs. I’m planning to speak to the school, SENCO and EHCP team, but I’d really appreciate hearing from parents who have been through something similar.
What did you do when your child started trying to run away or leave school?
Did you request an emergency EHCP review, risk assessment, increased support, or anything else?
How did you work out what was triggering the behaviour?
Were there any services or professionals that helped?
I feel worried about her safety and want to make sure she’s getting the right support before things escalate further.
Any advice or experiences would be hugely appreciated. Thanks.
