jen

email address is lynnejennings1@hotmail.co.uk had problems with my other email address ?why i do not know Sorry moderators if this is not allowed jen

have emailed my address to the moderator i must of put down the wrong address i do not know if i can put my email address on this part jen

Ask the new school if they have received your sons file from the old school, if they have put it in writing that you would like to see it under the data protection act. If the old school still has it and you have written to them telephone them and ask why you have not been given a copy or access to the childs file. You can do the same with the LEA records it amazing what they have on your child! Jen

I would go with some support and listen to what they have to say. Do not agree to anything in the meeting say you will have to go home and discuss it and consider all the options. That way you see what they are saying, you do not agree or disagree with anything and can manage the situation to your advantage. Have you spoken to Education Welfare Worker and ask what is on offer. Jen

Its actually says in the advisery document to schools about good practice and in there you will find a home and communication diary. You will find the document in one of the resources on the site or in one of the sessions name discrimmination Jen

What in your childs statement we specifically asked to have an LSA with traing in ASD. Ask the head and school governors what training has been arranged for the new LSA. Ask for a meeting with the LSA. Use a home and school diary to exchange information, worries concerns advice etc. Jen

Our son had a terrible head in the infant school. So bad, we took her to a disability tribunal. However, in junior school the head is fantastic, she is supportive and always willing to listen. Part of it might be because I know my rights as a parent and have in the past (in infant school) took my sons statement in and said they are not working within the recommendations of the statement and what are they going to do about it. The LEA solicitor also warned the junior school head about me. (Because in the past I have took the school to a tribumal). Isn't it amazing what is said behind you back!!! Jen

Parent partnership will give you the number and also ask for the email address. The out reach team are difficult to talk to because they are on visit so its best to phone and ask them to contact you. Or put it in an email. Once you have spoken to them it means you are both working from the same book to support your child and both of you can challenge the school. I would ask the teacher what training she had with ASD and what she understands of your childs difficulties (do not tell her your child difficulties). If you are not happy with her knowledge ask to speak to the head and school governors re training for all the staff. Some teachers will not change even after training but then they are discriminating against your son. Does your son have a statement Jen

That excellent news one more success for our children. How many days before the tribunel did they back down. Can you email me privately with details of your claim and who against. Jen

I have had migraine for years. Mine last 3 days with vomiting and obviously unable to do anything. I have tried lots of different medicines from GP with little effect. I have had tablets injection, drugs you put on your tongue drugs you put up your nose (all over 27 years). I would suggest try buy over the counter drugs first. e.g. paractamol, voltarol, aspirin. Mixtures of these drugs. I have found Anadin Extra work best and I also take Migramax (ask you GP to prescribe it) its a powder you take with water every 2 hours if necessary and it stops you vomiting Jen

There are lots of people who are claiming that should not. Its these people who need to go to work and stop abusing the system. jen

To Thunderblot and Lightening Thanks for the inforation its a very useful document to have Jen

We are currently taking our LEA to disability tribunal because the assessment document used to review special needs does not cover our childs needs. Funding in our area is allocated according to the LEA assessment document. Has anyone taken there LEA to tribunal over local LEA assessments document that do not cover autism. Jen

We took our son to a optician that specilises in tinted glasses for dyslexia children. Our eldest child had also had tinted glasses years ago so we used the same one. Get a quote for costs cause some optictions charge a lot of money. Basicly all they do is hold different coloured glasses over the childrens eyes and see what colour the child finds more comfortable. I like the attitude of our opticion he says it might make a difference or it might not its a case of trial and error. The opticion on the Jackson family had a posh camera (obviously its will cost more to cover the cost of the camera).

You inform your GP of your concerns and worries. He will then refer you to a Psychartist who will undertake interviews and maybe tests jen

Hi our son was diagnosed 3 years ago. My husbands was in denial he still is. Not very supportive when I need him to be. The majority of times it always tends to be one parent who stands up for the child, attends reviews, writes the letters etc. ASD does put a strain on your relationship. Parenting is one of the most difficult things to do. Parenting a child with ASD and everything else that comes with it is even more difficult. It would not surprise me to find out sometime in their childs life one parent may need to use antidepressants Jen

I always ring the LEA officer up and confirm the date (you need to work out the day first), I then tell them I will be in the office on that date to collect the statement. It works wonders and the statement is always ready on time. Lynne

Just know your case inside out and use any reports you have to back up your child. They always ask you to describe your sons difficulties at the start of the hearing. I asked the panel if the LEA could explain my childs difficulties first (they did not know all his difficulties). The LEA always tells lies and are very economical with the truth making it look like they support your son. Question what they say ask for facts and evidence. Do not get angry just focus on your child, if you need a break ask for one. If you do not understand say so or ask them to repeat what they said. Its all about your child accessing the curriculum so if the school are on your side or you have reports use them. If there has been behavioural problems because your child is distressed use it. Look at training for the staff. Hope this helps jen