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Yes to the point I've considered changing schools...but the paed thinks it would be the same anywhere and L needs the help to cope. Again they are suggesting social stories and social skills training. They are trying to make lunchtimes more structured for him. We have a home school link book in which he is supposed to be able to write how he feels at the time (but isn't quiet working that way here). Hope you get something sorted for him.

L will love that - thanks.

Happy St George's Day. xx.

Was going to watch it at 10. Will listen out for it. Disgusting.

Nothing further to add but good luck wishes. hope he gets a box he can be happy with

That is ridiculous.

Thanks. I know the local school that takes children with asd is very difficult to get into currently as it was going to be closed. Will look up those things you have suggested. Thank you.

I quiet agree.

Thanks this sounds sort of like what is going on. They wont give him a child buddy as they said they don't have a problem in the school instead he does have a mdsa buddy. I tried to get them to use a home-school link book and although they agree in princile it doesn't happen in practice. The ed pysch and salt are feeding back to paed, I think, I hope and should find out more tomorrow. Talked with ds about the possibility of changing schools because this is what he keeps asking for. Yes it is mainstream - but they claim that my son is this "borderline" and better suited to mainstream. Thanks for your help.

No-one's really explaining things to me to be honest. We saw the paed and she immediately thought I was right and that he has aspergers. She then got SALT, the ed psych and someone else to observe him. I thought that then what was going to happen is that we would be called back to fill some questionnaire and then would get help and a dx. In reality we've had our iep updated by the ed psych and the school seeming to be trying to do stuff but not really - like agreeing to a homeschool link book but in practise it gets "lost" and not used. The follow up appointment wasn't forthcoming and no-one seems to know even who is dealing with his case now So anyway I've managed to secure this meeting with paed wednesday but apart from that I'm a bit confused of what happens....and have been knocked back so long I keep thinking he's fine and is playing up (like what other people say) but know in my heart of hearts that this is wishful thinking and really he's not ok and isn't getting the help. Thank you so kindy for your support.

I do hope it is not forgotten so quickly. Poor woman.

Poor thing <'> hope it heals quickly.

Sorry to hear this. Nothing useful to add to what's been said already but wanted to say that i hope they clear up quickly.

He's 9 - 10 at christmas. We are off to see the paed on Wednesday so would that be the best person to ask?

Hi there - I am up late usually but tend to come on here early - may save some late night posting for here to come and see you then <'>

Thanks for sharing - off for a nose.

That's interesting - thanks for sharing. LOL you think that's why the change in my son's behaviour.

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Thanks. How do I get an autism outreach worker? I think one of the problems is that he hasn't officially got a dx yet (is being assessed currently) and up until the ed psych agreed with me they've been disagreeing. Will go in and talk to them again. Thanks.

You know I was convinced by them so much that it was him that I didn't. Have been trying to get him to write it down - but again that's not happening because he has trouble with his emotions and how he's feeling never mind trying to communicate it. Think I will definitely keep a diary and a diary of what the school are saying they are doing about it. They have started to help and it has improved because he's said there is one little boy who is nice. Just so heart breaking and I feel so helpless. Thanks.

Has anyone got any tips on how I can reduce his anxiety? He's really behaving towards his worse because he's so anxious and upset about returning to school. He says everyone is nasty and no-one likes him - but the school and some parents there said it's just his perspective and that isn't how it is.

<'> <'> No help I know but maybe a mix of her ignorance and wanting him not to have asd. I know exactly how you feel. And grrr at Jeremy Kyle.

I think the most annoying thing here is that they have said that they turned you down based on her not having an hour's care and help at night - well neither of which applies to the school! Is there anywhere that you can repoint this out? As the hour care you do at home and she doesn't sleep there either! Good luck with it.

I think many would disagree about it being one step beyond anymore it's got so bad in recent times.

Am sorry to hear this is happening - and doesn't it happen all too much - it's so frustrating. I'm sort of where you are too - hang on in there. <'>