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Looking for a bit of advice

Caring Dad

Hello,

i just need a little bit of advice really, maybe from someone that has been through this, going through this or has just a helpful idea that may be of use.

My 6 year old son is finding a long school day very difficult. He is retreating within himself, his mood swings are increasing when he is at home and just his general Autistic traits are being multiplied by it.

Nothing has changed to have caused this, ( I have noticed it slowly becoming more of an issue over the last few months. There doesn't seem to be any bullying or major incidents that maybe triggering it either.

The fact is I think he has just become emotionally and mentally drained by what he has to go through during the day.

Now down to my question, has anyone heard, witnessed or done with their own child the possibility of asking if his school hours be cut down for a limited time? I mean maybe half days for a few weeks to see if that can help him? 

The way he is at the moment isn't very conducive of productive education for the lad.

thanks for taking the time to read this.

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  • Hi Yorkshire lass, 

    thank you for your reply.

    It's great to see how much it has helped your daughter, they struggle enough with a normal day without the extra pressures of school.

    I have to admit it has encouraged me to broach the subject of lessening my sons hours at school some what to see if that does the trick. 

    Today he had a special care dental appointment and only went to school after lunch time and the change from coming home yesterday after a full day was a revelation. He's his happy self apposed to yesterday where he was quiet, withdrawn and sensorally worn out. 

    I think doing what you had done might be worth while for him, hopefully the school will agree with me.

    thanks again.

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  • Hi Yorkshire lass, 

    thank you for your reply.

    It's great to see how much it has helped your daughter, they struggle enough with a normal day without the extra pressures of school.

    I have to admit it has encouraged me to broach the subject of lessening my sons hours at school some what to see if that does the trick. 

    Today he had a special care dental appointment and only went to school after lunch time and the change from coming home yesterday after a full day was a revelation. He's his happy self apposed to yesterday where he was quiet, withdrawn and sensorally worn out. 

    I think doing what you had done might be worth while for him, hopefully the school will agree with me.

    thanks again.

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