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Mainstream or Special?

Rachyjane1

Hi, not sure where to start really.  I live in Birmingham but actually fall under Solihull council and have a son aged 3 and a half in a mainstream nursery.  He was diagnosed with ASD a few months ago, although we suspected this for a while.  In the middle of the statementing process now, however, I am in a real pickle in wondering which school to send him to.  He has very limited speech.  He will come and ask me for things such as "computer on please" or "wheres drink?" etc but can't answer questions or have a conversation.  He is bright though and I don't believe he really has a learning disability.  He can recognise all the letters of the alphabet phonically and can recognise a handful of words.  He can't really draw or write, however if you ask him to spell his name, he can call out the letters in order and draw something that resembles the correct letters! He has sensory issues with certain noises but doesn't have routine issues.  I've looked at a few schools and although my local special school (Merstone) looks great, I can't help but worry that my son will start picking up unusual behaviours by mimicking whats around him.  Ideally, I think with a fab mainstream school thats supportive and with a good one to one worker, I really believe he will shine.  Sorry for rambling but has anyone else been in this position and what did you do?  Noone seems to be able to recommend a good local mainstream that is supportive with this as noone else has had the experience of it.  HELP!!!

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  • Hi

    I know this post is old but just came across it whilt trying to make the same kind of decisions as you. My LG is the same age and has the same difficulties as you describe, we are awaiting confirmation for a SA. My LG does have good speech but does not understand a lot, this makes people who dont know alot about her think everything is ok 

    I have looked around a few MS and SE schools and feel she does not fit into the system anywhere. But what other options are there? Home ed?

    I am having a real problems making decisions about schooling and agree its one of the most important, we have 4 children and this is the hardest thing I have ever had to try and make decisions on!

    Would like to know if you have moved further forward since you posted? Or had any other ideas. thanks

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  • Hi

    I know this post is old but just came across it whilt trying to make the same kind of decisions as you. My LG is the same age and has the same difficulties as you describe, we are awaiting confirmation for a SA. My LG does have good speech but does not understand a lot, this makes people who dont know alot about her think everything is ok 

    I have looked around a few MS and SE schools and feel she does not fit into the system anywhere. But what other options are there? Home ed?

    I am having a real problems making decisions about schooling and agree its one of the most important, we have 4 children and this is the hardest thing I have ever had to try and make decisions on!

    Would like to know if you have moved further forward since you posted? Or had any other ideas. thanks

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