Cameron

Sally44, how would I go about getting independent reports done, would this be done through GP?

Sally44, thanks for your prompt reply. I agree totally with what you were saying about being surprised about the SALT discharging her. She worked with Erin for a couple of months in order to help Erin construct a way of asking for help when she was stuck at something or didn't understand and she stated that she had not anywhere because the more she pushed Erin the more she shut. I was astonished at that as I have always stressed the importance of Not appearing annoyed as erin just clams up at that. I got the distinct impression that she was frustrated by the lack of progress and had effectively gave up by discharging her. On the subject of educational psychologist I had asked if Erin would have the various assessments you detailed in order to give a comprehensive idea of her skills profile, but never really got an answer. I was informed that the educational psychologist had visited Erin and as she seemed to be doing ok that no further assessment was required. I get the impression that Iam going to have to fight for everything. I plan to contact NASfor support and advice. Although I like to think I have a good understanding of Erin's need I find it frustrated by the schools vagueness and their assertion that everything is going fine. I think my best course of action would be to contact the local education authority myself rather than going through the school. Thanks for the great advice

I was wondering if anyone has any advice. My daughter Erin 9yrs had her IEp meeting just before the break up of primary 4. I should add that we stay in scotland. Although erin has done really well in p4 ( she got her diagnosis at the end of p3), I am concerned that things are just drifting. She was supposed to be assessed by an educational psychologist ( this was from her IEP meeting in october 2011.) but this never happened. Then the speech therapist informed me that she was discharging erin, which i was very unhappy about and expressed this> so i wrote to the head teacher and asked to meet with her. I met her and two other teachers, i was there myself. I stated that i wished that erin to have a statutory assessment by the local education authority for a co-ordinated support plan as I was concerned that while P4 had been a good year for her as she has got older the differences between her and her peers have become more noticable and I was worried that she may smart to run into difficulties. additionally i wanted something in place well before she transitions to high school as i know that she will not cope without a high level of support ( moving from one class to another will totally stress her out). anyway the head teacher stated that erin did not meet the criteria for a co-ordinated support plan as she does not have any external agencies involved.( she statesd that educational psychologist and speech therapy are not external). Is this right ?. I feel as if iam being hoodwinked and just wanted to try and get as much info before she returns to school at then end of august thanks Cameron

Firstly thanks for your replies. She sees a speech therapist and has been for a few years, she has both expressive and receptive difficulties and has limited social communication and understanding. I will certainly look into getting a statement as aim worried that she may just 'drift' if i don't go in and stick up for what I want for her and be able to keep them. Thank you very much for your suggestions. Cameron

Hi my daughter Erin (8) has just been diagnosed with autism in the last few months. The school has arranged an IEP meeting this month. I would like some advice as to what to expect and how to ensure that Erins needs are properly assessed /met. I have been researching everything I can about autism and the particular difficulties that Erin has and how best to. Manage them. I want to go forearmed with information to ensure that the school provides all the support and assistance that she requires. She has had input from OT, has ongoing input from SALT and there is an Educational Psychologist attending the meeting. My hope is that the EP will be able to ensure that Erins learning style is fully assessed and that they have an understanding of ASD. Any help advice would be gratefully received. Thanks Cameron