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Support for Learning

M74

Hi

I have an academically bright and otherwise very able child who progressively became ill at secondary leading to a non attendance of over a year and it seems likely that ASD is a factor. Exams are coming up, the amount of support we are getting with regard to home education is minimal but enthusiastic and many obstacles seem to be present within the examination and assesment system. Kids are only young for a fleeting amount of time and standard education is focused around that all too brief period. It feels that time is slipping past very rapidly and that the education system is moving into the transition phase leading to an early exit rather than supporting academic achievement of an able child. Although we are trying our level best it feels very lonely and very dibilitating. That is all the more frustrating because we feel that there has been progress.

What are other people's experiences?

Any guidance for us?

How much support at home can we realistically expect?

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    Former Member

    Schooling can be a nightmare for children on the spectrum. I totally support what AspyMum says - don't get obsessed about making your child conform to standard schedules and expectations - you may just make everyone miserable. Education is useful but it is not the only way to make your way in the world.

    I have deep misgivings about home schooling. Is the answer to social difficulties to withdraw from society? I think it may seem like a good idea but it may be better to find a school where autistic children can actually be understood and thrive. Some mainstream schools cope really well with this and some don't. There are even autism units embedded in some schools. Equally, some special schools will be good and some won't. The litmus test for schools is often the behaviour of the autistic child.

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  • Former Member
    Former Member

    Schooling can be a nightmare for children on the spectrum. I totally support what AspyMum says - don't get obsessed about making your child conform to standard schedules and expectations - you may just make everyone miserable. Education is useful but it is not the only way to make your way in the world.

    I have deep misgivings about home schooling. Is the answer to social difficulties to withdraw from society? I think it may seem like a good idea but it may be better to find a school where autistic children can actually be understood and thrive. Some mainstream schools cope really well with this and some don't. There are even autism units embedded in some schools. Equally, some special schools will be good and some won't. The litmus test for schools is often the behaviour of the autistic child.

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