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Threat of permanent exclusion

christine kingsmill

My son is 10 years old, and was diagnosed with Asperger's 2 years ago. Whilst he has always had difficulty with social situations, the past year has been a particularly difficult one with oppositional behaviour with both the teachers and other pupils. He is currently under threat of permanent exclusion and I am told that he cannot receive a statement based on his Asperger's diagnosis.  I have also requested an assessment by an Educational Psychologist but am told there is a long wait for this. 

There is a serious threat that without a positive intervention, he will be asked to leave the school within the next term.

Has anyone had a similar experience, and do they know where I should look for help or advice in order to circumvent this potentially disastrous situation?

Many thanks

Laura

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  • Hi, as far as I'm aware you can request the statement yourself. My sister did this for my niece. She was also told that it would be too difficult to get to see the Ed Psych, so she e mailed him directly and he was happy to get involved!!

    Please don't give up, it sounds like school want to give up on your son because it's too much like hard work for them, they have no right and please take a look at the disability discrimination act, it sounds like they're sailing very close to the wind to me!

    I'll ask my sister for more info and get back to you.

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  • Hi, as far as I'm aware you can request the statement yourself. My sister did this for my niece. She was also told that it would be too difficult to get to see the Ed Psych, so she e mailed him directly and he was happy to get involved!!

    Please don't give up, it sounds like school want to give up on your son because it's too much like hard work for them, they have no right and please take a look at the disability discrimination act, it sounds like they're sailing very close to the wind to me!

    I'll ask my sister for more info and get back to you.

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