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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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  • Good luck with finding a school. But if your present school is understanding perhaps stay there if he has friends and support. Does he have an EHCP, if so they can apply for more funding, even if not yet, because he has a diagnosis there are funds that school can apply for. They often don't know about this.

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  • Good luck with finding a school. But if your present school is understanding perhaps stay there if he has friends and support. Does he have an EHCP, if so they can apply for more funding, even if not yet, because he has a diagnosis there are funds that school can apply for. They often don't know about this.

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