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ASD children in BESD special schools

Liz Bell

My son is really struggling in his first term in a BESD special school (year7). Does anyone know of any research or evidence to demonstrate whether this is or is not an appropriate setting for Aspergers children? Thanks

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  • If I could venture to ask, is he himself significantly affected by behavioural, emotional and social difficulties (aside from the social issues associated with autistic spectrum)?

    There is a tendency for some local authorities to offer placings in BESD or learning difficulty contexts, which aren't really appropriate to someone on the spectrum. The learning difficulty contexts mean a child on the spectrum may get less choice of courses, and less access to GCSE/A Level on the basis most of the kids aren't likely to need these.

    Similarly a BESD environment may mean that most teaching and support time is taken up with the majority behavioural issues, so for a child on the spectrum who might be more able to learn, the environment is restrictive.

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  • If I could venture to ask, is he himself significantly affected by behavioural, emotional and social difficulties (aside from the social issues associated with autistic spectrum)?

    There is a tendency for some local authorities to offer placings in BESD or learning difficulty contexts, which aren't really appropriate to someone on the spectrum. The learning difficulty contexts mean a child on the spectrum may get less choice of courses, and less access to GCSE/A Level on the basis most of the kids aren't likely to need these.

    Similarly a BESD environment may mean that most teaching and support time is taken up with the majority behavioural issues, so for a child on the spectrum who might be more able to learn, the environment is restrictive.

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