Good evening,
This is my first time posting here.
My 11-old daughter was diagnosed with Autism around 6 months ago. She transitioned to secondary school in September and things haven't been great for her. To be fair to the school, they have listened and do come across as though they want to help. We have applied to the LA for an EHCP Needs Assessment which they have refused to complete. We have been to mediation and the LA has maintained that they do not need to complete an assessment. As such, we are awaiting a Tribunal date.
Things have been difficult for our 11yo. She has always been quite impulsive and has remorse after doing impulsive acts (things like stealing adults' things that aren't hers and drawing on walls). She started to self-harm shortly after starting secondary school and has complained of children bullying her. We have raised these issues with the school. However, she has been suspended for 3 days today after taking a knife to school and telling one of the bullies that if she carried on, she "could stab her". Now, this is obviously very concerning.
I want to understand how best to support my daughter, but I don't quite understand impulsivity in Autistic children/Children with Autism. I don't subscribe to the behaviourist view of people and believe that environments contribute to individual rationalisation of choices. I also have a good understanding that each child is individual.
Can anyone recommend any good books, podcast episodes, or other resources which might help?
Thanks in Advance.
Ant
