My granddaughter has today been diagnosed with aspergers (one day before her 16th birthday) after years of trying to get help for her. She has had a terrible time at school and has not had any help. Too late now to get SEN as she finishes at her school soon. At what age does the LEA cease to be responsible for her education - 16 or 18. Is there any other educational help she might be entitled to - maybe one to one - so as to be able to obtain qualifications to progress to college. She is bright but has learned little at school, for vast periods in the past three years she has been too terrified to go in.
Also, can anybody point me in the right direction to get help with things like physio, becoming a little more at ease in social situations, low self esteem, depression. We are at a loss as to where to start so any help will be greatly appreciated.
My heart goes out to your granddaughter and your family. My son was diagnosed with Aspergers in August the day before his 14th birthday. He too has had a terrible time at school which is only now being sorted out through legal channels.
We live in Scotland and the Education Authority are responsible for a childs education until the age of 19, it may be different in England (you mention SEN and LEA, English terminology) but I think you should contact the NAS Education Rights Service for advice, they will know your granddaughter's legal rights, the page on the site with info is:
My heart goes out to your granddaughter and your family. My son was diagnosed with Aspergers in August the day before his 14th birthday. He too has had a terrible time at school which is only now being sorted out through legal channels.
We live in Scotland and the Education Authority are responsible for a childs education until the age of 19, it may be different in England (you mention SEN and LEA, English terminology) but I think you should contact the NAS Education Rights Service for advice, they will know your granddaughter's legal rights, the page on the site with info is:
