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Cheshire High school problems

blackbird56

Hi Everyone,

Thanks for taking time to read this.

My daughter goes to high school in two years (shes just started Year 5). She was diagnosed with Autism in 2014. We were told although the diagnosis is Autism she has Aspergers syndrome. She also has hypermobility syndrome, and Tics. She attends a main stream primary school, and scrapes through okay academically. Or so i'm told!! The other kids over the past year have started to notice shes different. I have no doubt she will not fit in or cope in main stream high school and i have looked at all the 'special schools' which are in Cheshire and they don't fit her need because shes high functioning. I am freaking out big time. Even the main stream schools who take ASD kids in require a statement and i've heard its like pulling teeth trying to get one of those. Does anyone have a child who has Aspergers syndrome who can recommend an appropriate school. There was an awesome one in Crewe called Adelaide school which would have been great for her but its boys only!! Any advice would be grately appreciated. Thanks again

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  • I am so pleased my words may be of use to you, and that you are able to find the answers you crave.  We all want the best for our children, but sometimes we have a few obstacles to get around.  For example, today my lovely and beautiful daughter who is very quite at school thought the best course of action today was to throw hats at me, and when that didn't work, she actually said 'i'll find something sharp next time', and promptly went outside and found a small brick which she thought about throwing at me, but thankfully she didn't (this time).

    You are the first person to mention about Aspergers in this manner, our Paed. said they were no longer diagnosing it seperately, as it is just another form of Autism but that was the first I had heard and wasn't sure if it was just our area.  

    The main thing to remember is that, you have a piece of paper from the hospital stating your daughter is Autistic and it has to be treated as a disability.  Therefore you can claim PIP aswell (not sure if you know).  I have heard lots of people talking about a 'statement', I am not sure what that is, but here we have an EHCP (Education Health Care Plan).  We also have an FSP (Family Support Plan) in place, different proffesionals meet with you at the school to discuss any issues or problems that may need to be helped.  We were in a very difficult situation at the time of this being set up, so I am not sure if you fit the requirements, if there is one, or if you even want one.  

    The EHCP apparently stays with the child until they are 25 and helps give you the extra support all through their education.

    Just a quick note about my family, basically it is just (Jane) my son and myself.  My husband passed away in May, so he never found out the diagnosis.

    In regards to the Asperges, I think that is slightly better than straight Autism, and therefore she would probably be better in a mainstream school.  Please don't quote me on this I am not a poffessional (and I don't mean offence to anyone, this is my look on things from what I have read only).  My (Jane) has a huge issue understanding things and is having great difficulty with maths, even the 5 times table is difficult.  She understands 5, 10, 15, 20 etc. but if you say 2 x 5 = she will answer 15.  

    When you are going to the schools, think about where your daughter stands in her current accademic knowledge. What can she do, or not?  what support does she need from the school.

    Sorry , probably teaching you to suck eggs, I get carried away as I have no one really to talk to. An Autistic 8 year old and a three year old. exciting conersation.  Anyway, unless you want me to talk again, I hope you find the answers you require and your daughters finds the school she deserves.

    Take care

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  • I am so pleased my words may be of use to you, and that you are able to find the answers you crave.  We all want the best for our children, but sometimes we have a few obstacles to get around.  For example, today my lovely and beautiful daughter who is very quite at school thought the best course of action today was to throw hats at me, and when that didn't work, she actually said 'i'll find something sharp next time', and promptly went outside and found a small brick which she thought about throwing at me, but thankfully she didn't (this time).

    You are the first person to mention about Aspergers in this manner, our Paed. said they were no longer diagnosing it seperately, as it is just another form of Autism but that was the first I had heard and wasn't sure if it was just our area.  

    The main thing to remember is that, you have a piece of paper from the hospital stating your daughter is Autistic and it has to be treated as a disability.  Therefore you can claim PIP aswell (not sure if you know).  I have heard lots of people talking about a 'statement', I am not sure what that is, but here we have an EHCP (Education Health Care Plan).  We also have an FSP (Family Support Plan) in place, different proffesionals meet with you at the school to discuss any issues or problems that may need to be helped.  We were in a very difficult situation at the time of this being set up, so I am not sure if you fit the requirements, if there is one, or if you even want one.  

    The EHCP apparently stays with the child until they are 25 and helps give you the extra support all through their education.

    Just a quick note about my family, basically it is just (Jane) my son and myself.  My husband passed away in May, so he never found out the diagnosis.

    In regards to the Asperges, I think that is slightly better than straight Autism, and therefore she would probably be better in a mainstream school.  Please don't quote me on this I am not a poffessional (and I don't mean offence to anyone, this is my look on things from what I have read only).  My (Jane) has a huge issue understanding things and is having great difficulty with maths, even the 5 times table is difficult.  She understands 5, 10, 15, 20 etc. but if you say 2 x 5 = she will answer 15.  

    When you are going to the schools, think about where your daughter stands in her current accademic knowledge. What can she do, or not?  what support does she need from the school.

    Sorry , probably teaching you to suck eggs, I get carried away as I have no one really to talk to. An Autistic 8 year old and a three year old. exciting conersation.  Anyway, unless you want me to talk again, I hope you find the answers you require and your daughters finds the school she deserves.

    Take care

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