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Social needs versus education , what do i choose?

bethsmum

Hi. I have a child in yr 6 with aspergers, adhd. She is working just below the level required of her class and has a statement. My problem is the school and ed psychologist wants her to go to a mainstream school as they say she is "bright". (she will still have 1-1 support - to begin with!!) However we do not think she will cope socially at this school. She is currently in a small village school and has never had a friend - prefers adult company. We tried her at a youth club to help social skills but after 2 yrs she does not even know the names of the other kids there. If someone talks to her she does not answer or comes accross as rude because she does not know how to respond. Socially she is very immature and easily lead. What do I do? give her the chance to sit gcse's or give her the chance to leave school being able to communicate and understand people? We are running out of time and do not know what to do for the best. Sorry for rambling but really need help. What would you do?

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  • Hi Rio, has she been getting any EOTAS as she has not been attending school? The LEA still have a duty of care for her. Try contacting the Disability Team at your local authority, after all she does have Aspergers, see what they have available. They will try to pass you to a different department as some local authorities do not recognise ASD as a disability.

    Regarding the Physio ect first place of contact is the GP. They need to refer her to Paediatrician, and they can also refer her to OT and Physio. The OT will then be able to assess her Fine motor development and put in a plan of action/exercises and equipment for day to day life. THe Physio will look at her Gross motor. You have to make sure that when you see the GP you do not let them fob you off. Is she getting any help from CAHMS?

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  • Hi Rio, has she been getting any EOTAS as she has not been attending school? The LEA still have a duty of care for her. Try contacting the Disability Team at your local authority, after all she does have Aspergers, see what they have available. They will try to pass you to a different department as some local authorities do not recognise ASD as a disability.

    Regarding the Physio ect first place of contact is the GP. They need to refer her to Paediatrician, and they can also refer her to OT and Physio. The OT will then be able to assess her Fine motor development and put in a plan of action/exercises and equipment for day to day life. THe Physio will look at her Gross motor. You have to make sure that when you see the GP you do not let them fob you off. Is she getting any help from CAHMS?

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