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Education Issues

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Does anyone feel let down by the education system? Where you're a parent or someone with Autism, I feel that there should be major changes to 'personalise' a students education system according to the EHCP or statement they have in place, whether it's personal, social or education development assistance they require.

I have experienced both good and bad sides of mainstream education within SEN Departments.

Who would we talk to about this?

Regards,

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  • My son is 14 has asperger and a SEN statement. He has just gone into year 10 at a mainstream school with ASC provision.

    I was very worried about the English GCSE and the literacy (uncomprehendable to him).  He hasn't been to an English lesson since year 8, and even then refused to write down anything.  The possibility of him gaining any result is impossible, let alone the required 'C' grade.  I did ask the English teacher, if (and it was a very big 'if'), we could get him to co-operate, would just doing the 'language' parts alone get him a grade - the short answer was no.

    Don't get me wrong - he is a very clever young man, his bias is maths and science - all things factual.  He has good language skills, he gets distressed if he hasn't got access to the internet to research in depth his current interest, which he finds and understands - he's capable - but it is just unobtainable.

    Unfortunately, we have problems with all of his lessons - he hasn't been to any lesson since going back to school at the beginning of the month - not even his beloved maths.  So far we have managed to get him to meet his friends at morning break and then back home.  He refuses to used the ASC provision - they're not like him - or he doesn't want to be associated as being something different.  He will not entertain the idea of home schooling - the two do not mix - home is his private place. 

    On questioning he doesn't know (or can't articualte) the problem - when he tries to go the class, even though he says he wants to, 'something' stops him.

    There is nothing worse than feeling like a useless, failing parent.

  • I share your feelings exactly.  My son currently attends a mainstream school where the teachers and support staff are severely overstretched.  There's a general lack of understanding or even willingness to learn about my sons needs.  I recently attended a school trip with his class and the experience nearly reduced me to tears never mind the impact it has on my son.  My feelings are that if a child doesn't fit into a neurotypical box they still tend to be ostracised for the difficulties.

    With regards to who to contact, I am at a loss.  I have complained to my education board who did not even take the time to respond. I am attending an MDT meeting with key people involved in my sons care on Monday and can only hope that things improve.  I am currently considering either volunteering in my sons school or home schooling - which of course will do him no favours socially. Its just so difficult to see mistakes being made and being powerless to prevent them.