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Delighted to tell u all that my son loved the school and he has already warmed to some teachers! I think this is definatly the right move. Thanks for all ur support xx
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It was my sons Educational Psychologist who suggested it. I guess it came as a bit of a shock because I always thought his current school would support him. 20 mins to go and am taking him!!!!!! I've been to this school before,and seems much better, but want my sons approval. I know he's only 3, but I will know straight away if he's happy!
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You are right - thanks for the reply. I suppose it's a good thing i'm doing it early so i can make sure his sister goes to the same school he is lacking academically, but i hope this new school will make him happier. Thanks again,. x
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Hi everyone! Sorry to bother you all. My son is 3 and in mainstream nursery. The current school have "suggested" J attends another school in the district. It's not a special school or independent school - they claim it's a school with more experience in complex communication and of course, money.I've already been to see this school with a friend and we both think it's ok and that the people seem "clued up" especially when i was saying words like PAP, IEP etc, when his current school struggle to say the word "Autism" Anyway I'm taking J to see the school tomorrow and very anxious and fingers crossed he likes it. Anyone else get this feeling when they are moving their child from school? An obvious question i know, but i guess i just wanted to share it x
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Mandapanda, I'm only just getting reports of my son hitting and biting at school - and you're right it is a sign of unhappiness and frustration. Is there anything us parents can do about it? I have been thinking about approaching my son's LSP and asking to be at school when he does it (he usually starts his temper tantrums when they try and take his coat off when he comes in from playing outside). Has anyone ever asked to do this? Is it allowed?
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[i totally agree with this, and my sons current school are doing a bang up job of getting rid of him, and have suggested another school in the district. This Potential school the current school have mentioned are far better equipt and more experience. My sons LSP is a chocolate kettle
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Hi everyone Went to pick up my son whos 3 from nursery today. His TA told me he tried to bite a fellow pupil today and has tried to bite her in the past. This is SOO unlike my son as he is a very passive boy, gets himself frustrated when you try and get him to do something he doesn't want to do, but other than that he's never been aggressive. Has anyone else come across this? He's been at nursery since September and this is the first i've heard of it! Any suggestions what i can do?
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Programme on TV mainly about Selective Mutism, called "My Child Doesn't Speak" Thought you may like to know. Jimssmom
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i totally agree - especially the part where he charged £5 for children's blood at his sons birthday party!!! He should be jailed!!
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Thanks to all that have replied to this post. I will look at the NAS seminars as they sound like a great idea. My son tends to do this screaming when he thinks we're making him do something he doesn't want to do - but as you rightly pointed out NT's will do this too. I guess it gets frustrating at he doesn't understand what we are saying, which those visual cards will come in handy. Great ideas, thanks x
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Hi sally44 The school have said that my son doesn't need a statement to attend, but I will definatly ask more about the CCA's. Perhaps it's another name for the Autism Outreach Teachers? Thanks for the reply, You've given me more to think about x
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jimssmom replied to sesley's topic in General Discussion
I'm having fun with my DS's school as well. They seem to concentrate on the negative rather than seeing positives. Follow your instincts. Besides, you know your child better than anyone -
My son is 3. He has verbal skills but only a little. He usually does it when he's angry/frustrated. as u say perhaps he doesn't know how to express himself in any other way. It's comforting to know others are experiencing it too. How do u usually handle it?
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My 3 yr old son whos awaiting dx has taken to screaming when things go wrong. For e.g, if a toy breaks he screams, if he drops something, he'll scream, if i pick him up from school and leave the car at home, he'll scream. And i mean, it's REALLY loud screaming & shouting. He'll even start screaming if an actor on TV is "in trouble" and screaming etc. Anyone experience this? When my son screams at home, i've gone to him and said "whats the matter?" but continues to scream. I ignore him, he'll scream some more. Any ideas? Jimssmom
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Hiya! I've been to look at another school for my son who is 3. he's currently in nursery and the team involved with his care want to move him to another school. It's not called a special school, but its a school thats got focus provision for communication problems and has complex communication teacher advisors... Anyone ever heard of these? They sound like a great idea, but i've never heard of them!!
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My son does this when he is tired and can't be bothered to go to the toilet. This may not apply to your son, but thought i'd share it xx
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Sorry i mean, i haven't heard of that before! Lack of coffee this morning!!
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I must admit i've heard of that before! Sounds confusing. Do you think it's working??
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Thanks for the reply - I suppose i should know better as my sis in law is a teacher, but when they talk to you in these many many meetings its like they are trying to get rid of you, and not even trying to hide the fact! I'm going to view this potential school on Tuesday morning, and the person in charge of it all was really nice on the phone, and actually knew what i was talking about!! Which i consider a good sign! I've been busy with preparing questions to ask this new school, and have asked sis in law for questions too. Fingers crossed that it is what i hope/think it is. in my opinion if they don't want my son, then they won't put the effort in. Thanks again for the reply xx
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Hi there. I'm a devoted mother to an 18 month old daughter and a 3 year old son. The latter being my main concern. My son is currently attending mainstream nursery part time. Although we have always wanted a dx for him, we have been turned down on MANY occasions. It was only until recently, with a visit to the paediatrican that got the ball rolling and paperwork started. We have suspected our son from the age of 2, where speech therapy was instantly put into place with a recommendation from my son's then private nursery. We thought the attendance of a private nursery may bring him out of his shell, and bought alot of things to light too. In a nutshell. my sons educational psychologist is now "recommending" another school. This school is not a special school in anyway, but assures me they have a "focus provision" for special needs children. we are surprised at this sudden change of heart, as my son has made enourmous progress but they assure me it's because they don't think he will cope with the "formal issues" that moving to Reception will hold. After this meeting of doom, myself and my husband got the impression they are trying to get rid of my son, and not really thinking about him but the money. It's true this potential new school has more funding, as it has recently been joined to a junior school. But i was foolishly hoping that they were thinking of my son rather the money. Perhaps if the school was a special school, or the like, i wouldn't be so suspicious. It seems like a step sideways as to get "rid of the problem! Does anyone else have experience/felt like this with their child? I'm sure you've heard all this before and i apologise. Thanks for reading Jimssmom