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I would definately wear a tshirt like that too, although I will need a " yes she has autism, No I don't care what you think" on it. Shall we make some?

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Hi Ive heard of some motivational college courses for pupils who have difficulty with education in the school setting. My son (14) is in a special school and they have some part time college courses. I am trying to get one for my son and I think the school are funding some of this as my sons school agreed to fund the transport too. I think the school get funding for these motivation courses and decide who has the opportunities. Angel.

<'> Your son sounds lovely. Its great to see different qualities all of our children have. Angel.

Thank you all and welcome toots. Angel.

Thank you all, Its the hidden disability issue! She looks normal, even more so now she's walking better, then she kicks up a fuss other people can't handle it. They don't need to be so intolerable though, she wasn't that bad! She can certainly throw a better wobble than that. Angel.

Hi Helen, I hope things get better for your daughter soon, hopefully when you get the advice in it should help. As for friendships surely your school could put some actions in now to support her. Good luck. Angel.

Hi Kat, Thanks for your reply. They have had all of the grants and equipment but when I wanted to move over to the holiday club they just refused, tried to charge me double and then when I got my bridging worker who offered a grant for the 1-1 worker they said they couldn't find the staff! I have a holiday club now and will visit next week with someone who can help make sure my daughter is able to access the 1-1 carer if needed. Thanks Angel.

Hi Rainbow Queen, It sounds dreadful, I would definately get your boys outside burning some of that energy off. Make your plans a few days beforehand and stick to them. Good luck. Angel.

Having just been for a meal(well attempted meal) with my sister and her children. My little girl, 3yrs, with autism and mobility difficulties did really well, I walked her round about 20 times whilst we were ordering the drinks. It was a large party. Then when we went to sit down to order our meal she had to sit in her major buggy. She was not really happy but I needed to order and I was tired after walking her round so much. We were in the far corner of the place. She was crying so we tried to get her a drink from the bar and some crisps to distract her when a member of staff came to me and asked if I could walk her outside. I was so embarrassed but equaly outraged that someone could ask me to take my daughter outside I wanted to leave straight away but my Mother went running for a manager and explained the situation and she asked if she could speak to me I agreed to speak to her outside as I was so embarrassed at all of the other people staring at us. I just told her I had never been so humiliated in my life and that I would not have anyone treat my daughter like that and thats where you leave your dog, outside. The manager could not believe a member of staff had asked me to take her outside and just could not apologize enough, she said she agreed it was totally wrong. She asked me to take her back inside and rejoin the party but I couldn't. We had our other children too and she said that it wouldn't compensate but would I accept some vouchers. I accepted the vouchers for my other children, which was pretty good. �100. and my sister and her family who stayed was to get her meal free. But you really can't put a price on acceptence can you? Angel.

It was regarding the inappropriate, discriminatory way my son was treated? I wasn't asking for anything just in future that this does not happen and that he has rights to an education without humiliation etc. I expected it to be filed in the bin. It was passed on to head of year for an investiagation. The teacher admitted to it and was apologetic and regretful. Future requests and reasonable adjusment must be made. And feedback to my son by the head of year is that he has a good Mum who is worried about him and helps him with school. I just wanted to let you know that when we are faced with difficult situations and when we sometimes dread going into schools due to the amount of issues there are that in some schools they know we are not just mithering, complaining parents and that we are actually doing our best to help recognise and address medical issues. Angel.

Hi, I have just recently put a letter about discrimination my son had. I quoted reasonable adjustment (which had been refused) and informed them that he was covered with the disibility rights commision. They soon addressed the situation which I was amazed at, its the best response I've had so far. Good luck. Angel.

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Hi, I would have a quick cut off reply ready like the others have suggested and give her a ring. It might me an invitation for something or just advice. Good luck. Angel.

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Hi, I've not been able to get on here all day. Is it just me? I've been ok on other sites. It just said asd-forum.org could not be found. I missed you all. Angel.

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Hi forbsey, I am making sure that the nursery where I am putting her will get the 1 -1 support for her and/or any other grants they need but the manager was accepting my daughter regardless of any grants she could get, she even said if she didn't it didn't matter. Thats the attitude I want............... I suppose Im nit picking but it really annoys me when some people put finance before my child. At the other nursery, where they wanted double but still wont accept her back for the holiday club, they had a grant and extra finances. All of the special toys and play mats etc. I can't believe how they can get the grant and then see ya............ Angel.

thanks for your replies. bid, your absolutely right, it would of been worse had she agreed to have my daughter. The reason Im miffed is that I offered her all of the advice and support she would of needed but she had only viewed it as what she could get, i.e. if my daughter had been toileted she could of had a down stairs toilet fitted with a grant etc. Im still miffed I don't know why, but it has bothered me, never mind, Ill get over it. but in my world I would of explained to that little girl why i didn't want the sticker on my furniture and asked her not to do it again instead of counting every time.......... Angel.

Hi Sciencegeek, Im glad your feeling better now. My favourite food is chinese. I love it, chicken fried rice, honey ribs, prawn toast...................... I could go on and on. Yum, but I'm on a diet and can only have it once a week now, so roll on Friday. Angel.

Hi tracy, Welcome. Its good to see you post and I'm pleased your son's doing well at school. Angel.

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by text message............ I'm looking for child care in the holidays, only a day or two, but the last nursery that my daughter went to refuse to have her (they did actually want to charge me double ! ) but now say they don't have the staff. anyway I went to see a childminder OMG her daughter was so good and she got counted twice. 1. 2 and then the step, bless. for putting a sticker on furniture........... It was blatantly obvious that my darling daughter would not fit into her ordered house........ and I immidiately made arrangements to view another nursery but im still miffed that she refused my daughter. No one wants her. I'm worried now that the nursery I have chosen will get to the stage (when they know her) that they don't want her. I need some time as her needs are so complex she requires full supervision and is on the go all of the time. Angel.