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Lynden I have PM you as I live in the Harrow area. Sonia xx

Where in London are you? I maybe of some help. Sonia x

My son has had the same TA for 3 + years now. He moves to middle school in september so will change TA'S then. His present TA is great with a wealth of experience and training. She attended Early Bird Plus last July with my husband and I, with the support of the school. When Nathan got his statement in reception I was advised about have something concrete put into statement as follows: " Support provided by staff who are qualified/and or have experience in meeting the needs of pupils with autism". Experience and a commitment to learn is so important. If a TA is dedicated to learn then this can sometimes outway qualifications. Unfortunatley I do not believe there are alot of qualified TA's in ASD out there but more are emerging with the passion and dedication needed. Hope this helps, Sonia xxx

Fiorelli We live in Greater London and my son's statement was reviewed 6 months as a first annual review and then yearly. He is also in year 3 and got his statement towards the end of reception. He has had 25 hrs from the beginning and this has not been reduced( I am known within our LEA for fighting hard!!!). He is in mainstream. Sonia x

OPooh We are considering moving at the end of this school year and looking for some local knowledge on schools etc. My son is in Year 3, with ASD and a statement of 25 hrs/week and doing well in mainstream. Would be very thankful if you could share your experience and local knowledge. Sonia xx

Dear all We are considering moving house. Does anyone live in Gloucestershire? Cheltenham, Churchdown,Innsworth area. Thanks Soniax

Dear all My son has ASD,is currently in year 3 with 25hrs/week support. In my LEA my son has started KS2 in fisrt school and will move to middle school next september. He has achieved mostly level 2 in his SATS and is doing really well in mainstream. The LEA have requested that I inform them of which school I would like my son to attend next year so the school name can be amended on his statement. Has anyone any experience of transition to KS2 and has the support been dramatically cut? There is also a strong possiblility that we may move into different LEA by next september as my husband has started a new job. What is the legality about maintaining a statement if you move to another LEA? As my husband is in the RAF we may not have an address until nearer the time. Will the new LEA allow us to request a new school if they have the provision without our family having anew address? Many thanks Sonia xx

No charge I am sure. Put limited details on. Sonia x

Just thought I would let you know about this future event. ASD Conference-SACT ASD Date: 12/5/06 9.30-3.30 Harrow Teachers Centre keynote Speaker is Professor Rita Jordan parents/carers no charge professionals ?45 PM me if you would like further info. My husband and I are attending. The last one two years ago was very good. Sonia xx

Hi Debs My husband and I start the course on tuesday with my son's TA. The school have given their full support. Will let you know how it goes. Sonia xxx

Hi For the past two years I have had fantastic support from the NAS. The Advocacy for education are great. My advisor basically rewrote my sons statement. Give them a ring they will help you. Sonia xx

Mothereve Would you mind if I printed a copy of your research project so my son's TA can read prior to early bird plus next week? Regards Sonia x

Has anyone attended Early Bird Plus?? My son is 7 with ASD and we are starting in May with the schools's full support! Sonia xx

Hi My son has OT in his statement specified and quantified. We initially had a little discussion!!! with the LEA to get them to put it in our sons statement and quote some of what you have mentioned. Sonia xx

Nathan is in year 2 and has ASD. He is statemented with 25 hrs classroom support and 5 hrs playtime supported by the school in a large London mainstream primary. He is doing well and we have his statement quantified and specified with Speech and Language and Occupational Therapy. His school have agreed to Early bird+ so starting that hopefully this year. Sonia xx

Harrow neither. Maybe I shall approach them and ask why? My name is well known as a parent !!!! Sonia xx

My husband is also in the RAF. Our son was diagnosed with ASD at 4 yrs. Nathan is doing very well in mainstream school with alot of support. I can only empathise with you due the unstructure life that we can lead in the forces. I am more than happy to talk to you and advise you of all the progress and support we have gained. There are organisations within the military that can help also. PM me, look forward to hearing from you, Sonia xxx

Hi My husband is in the RAF and we may have the chance of going to live in Cyprus. My son has ASD 25hrs statemented in mainstream school. Does anyone know of service childrens education schools or had any experience with them especially special needs. Sonia x

Dear all Many thanks for all your replies. As a nurse I have over enough points to emigrate although I am fully aware that my sons ASD maybe a big concern. He is in mainstream school and doing well. Support and funding in place of 1;1 30 hrs a week. High functioning and doing well in mainstream! After his annual review today I am sending his revised statement to a migration agent(friend of a friend) to look over and give some advice. We shall live in hope ! Sonia x

Hi PM me I would love to know which one it is ! Sonia x

As a family we are planning to emmigrate to Australia. Our son is 7 with ASD and doing well at mainstream school. Has anyone any experience of ASD provision in South Australia particularly or know anyone who has moved to Australia. Sonia xx

Hi I had this written into my sons statement at the beginning although last january at the annual review parts of his statement were updated. I do not agree with what parent partnership said to you as far as I am aware they must specify and quantify. IPSEA website shows this. My advice is to speak to advocacy for education at the NAS, fab support and they can direct you. Sonia x

My son has an LSA who has a wealth of experience in ASD, eight years. She has supported my son dince reception and he now is in year 2. The school are supportive in training etc and we are hoping to attend early bird plus in february which the head has agreed to. My son has it written into his statement that, " ***** must be supported by learing support assistant who is trained and/or experienced in meeting the needs of pupils with ASD in mainstream school". I pushed to get the experience to be atleast 2 years but the lea would not agree. I should not complain as it took 6 months to get a final statement written, quantified and specified as I wanted so I was 99% happy. My education advisor at the NAS said it is one of the best statements she has seen in a long time and feels she knows my son. Sonia x

I have sent a very strong email to David Cameron also! Sonia x