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Independent schools

Funkiestmum

Hi. My son (6) is awaiting diagnosis, but almost certainly has high functioning autism (he's gifted and talented), possibly with ADHD and/or anxiety issues too. He is currently at a very good school, where they are trying hard to support him, but with limited resources and declining funding I'm wondering if he would get more help and support if we were to send him to an independent school instead. Does anyone have any experiences of autistic children in independent schools? To clarify, I'm not referring to special education facilities, but mainstream schools.

Thank you. 

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  • Hi, Independant schools are not neccessarily the right place. The teachers often do not have Autism training, resources can be low, as alot are struggling financially at present. We are having this problem at present. We went for a small Independant school because it should be calmer, more supportive.  Your child can be more on display in such a school, not always good, pool of friends is more limited. One or two teachers may understand autism, but the rest have no idea, and it needs to be Whole School Awareness. The headteacher said, yes, no problems, but no. They are now saying they do not have the resources!

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  • Hi, Independant schools are not neccessarily the right place. The teachers often do not have Autism training, resources can be low, as alot are struggling financially at present. We are having this problem at present. We went for a small Independant school because it should be calmer, more supportive.  Your child can be more on display in such a school, not always good, pool of friends is more limited. One or two teachers may understand autism, but the rest have no idea, and it needs to be Whole School Awareness. The headteacher said, yes, no problems, but no. They are now saying they do not have the resources!

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