Problem at school, but can't explain...

 Hi. Hoping somebody reading this might be able to help. My daughter (A. 9yrs old, Aspie) has a problem of some description at school. I say 'a problem of some description' because, try as I might, I can't seem to find a way of getting her to find the right words to explain exactly what it is without her getting so anxious that she starts to cry. All I've managed to glean is that it's something to do with a group of children at school, and the problems getting worse (her words). She hates school now (as a result) and will find every cuss word that isn't swearing to vent just how much she hates it, or she'll cry and get herself really worked up. She's never been one to act like this about school, and I don't know what to do to help her. She's only been diagnosed for 5 months, her peer group isn't aware of her diagnosis as yet (she's hoping to tell them at some stage after this half-term with the help of the ASD outreach team). How can I help her if she wants to explain but can't? (Incidentally,(A.) saw me writing this. She wants me to tell you that it's VERY IMPORTANT). I know that she really wants to tell me and get some help, but she just can't. What should I do???

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  • Hello

    I am so sorry for your little girl. My oy is 8 and is getting punched kicked pushed to the ground and verbally abused at school and in our home area. Other kids seem to sense they are different and vulnerable and use this. If she is finding it hard to vocalise how about using finger puppets or little dolls and saying to "lets play what happens at school" maybe through them she can give you some insight into what is wrong.

    Routine is so key to them and when they start to have sore tummies or cry and dont want to go to school you know its serious! wishing you luck.

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  • Hello

    I am so sorry for your little girl. My oy is 8 and is getting punched kicked pushed to the ground and verbally abused at school and in our home area. Other kids seem to sense they are different and vulnerable and use this. If she is finding it hard to vocalise how about using finger puppets or little dolls and saying to "lets play what happens at school" maybe through them she can give you some insight into what is wrong.

    Routine is so key to them and when they start to have sore tummies or cry and dont want to go to school you know its serious! wishing you luck.

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