Clare63

<'> <'> <'> Bambi, you must be exhausted. Good luck for today, will be thinking of you Clare x

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It certainly does not seem fair that just your child has been punished when he was so clearly egged on by the girls in the playground. I am afraid I don't have any advice for you at the moment, but would be very interested to find out what other think about "the time of year affecting people with ASD" for the past 3 years my son has gone down dramatically from December to March and then gradually improves again I wondered whether it was linked to S.A.D. ?

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That's a good point Mel my DS grumbles at the sound of people eating and God forbid should he see someone touch his food, cutlery, glass etc

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Yes ... all the best for tomorrow. Clare x <'> <'> <'>

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<'> <'> <'> Oh Hev, I am sorry to hear about the falling out. I don't think anyone is to blame Its just everyone seems overwhelmed and frustrated about the situation as a close family you are all going to be protective of one another and sometimes it just gets all too much. Steve is their nephew and I am sure they love him deeply, but we are all human and I guess at times they have trouble coping with how they see you treated and are frustrated that the situation can't be resolved. Trouble is you are the one that needs support and its probably very hard for you to see them behaving this way and saying these things, when you have to live this way every day. Your Mum sounds fantastic, she's your Mum and will always be there for you no matter what her age is and I am sure she would not have it any otherway, just like you'll always be therefore Steve. I hope your sisters come round soon and that you all make it up and then will perhaps have an opportunity to talk and support one another. Clare x

I could not agree more with Mel, thanks Pearl for the hope and inspiration Clare x <'> <'> <'>

Thanks for the link.....I worked for a bank for 26 years and know the charges are a rip off !!!!!!

Poor Ben ! better watch out one of these day he'll get you back. I am starting to wonder whether you are actually getting in to this Dancing on Ice business and all this is just a cover up LOL Clare x

You could always make arrangements for a separate visit to meet with the Head or Head of Year and SEN. We visited several secondary school and in the end went for the one that was just coming out of special measures, other parents were horrified at our decision but it felt right for our boy, there's only 500 kids at the school and they ethos for inclusion sold it to us. Whilst we have had one or two problems and DS still not too happy about going to school they have been supportive and open to trying different things to help him. I think perhaps in a bigger more successful school he would have been totally lost and I would not have been able to have such close contact with the staff and teachers. My advice is explore the possibilities and get a feeling of the place. Good luck Clare x

Hev, sorry to hear your throat is worse, got any ice lollies in the freezer we swear by them in this house, best thing for a sore throat, keps fluid in take up and helps numb the pain. Clare x

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Good on you girl keep the fight going you and your son deserve to be treated with respect. Good luck for Tuesday and don't forget to take a copy of the letter you have just done, it might be worth putting on it a date when you expect them to reply by there must be a set code of practise with a time scale for response and you certainly want to know they have actually received your letter ! Just noted the time of your post 3am !!!! my goodness hope you get chance to get some sleep before the kids get up. Take care Clare x <'> <'> <'>

<'> Welcome one and all Clare x

Karin, Wishing you a good trip, I hope it will produce some new and special memories for you, your DH and family. <'> <'> <'> <'> <'> Clare x

Oh yes Bid think your right......Hev watch this space, BD will no doubt be responding very soon , hope he does not make your laugh too much or make you angry so you have to shout. Get well soon ! <'> <'> <'> Clare x

How rude !!! How dare they say that to you. <'> <'> <'> Clare x

<'> <'> <'> <'> Sorry I missed this post before I replied to your one about SS and the Police. Please don't blame yourself you both need help and from what I can see from todays' post its still not coming. My DS used to bite and scratch himself and would say things like I want to put my eye on this barb wire and I can't stop myself. I think a lot of it is due to total frustration and confusion of the world they are in. As a Mother it's terrible seeing and hearing your child doing harmful things to themselves not to mention the aggression towards other family members, in my case its always me he goes for. We are all here to support and listen to you, don't forget we are on your side and we have to keep fighting these dam people in authority who think they know best but don't live it day to day. Take care <'> <'> <'> Clare <'> <'>

Bambi, Blime me, what a ###### up someone (SS or the Police) are not telling you the full story. I can see how frustrated and mad you are and don't blame you one bit. You are doing the right thing by keeping notes and documenting it. It just makes me so angry that we have to go all through all this unnecessary s*** with the authorities when we already have enough to deal with. <'> <'> <'> <'> <'> Clare x

Witsend, sorry to hear about your dilema. Surely if they have suggested you appeal and you won they would have to give you a place. I am afraid I don't have any advice for you but wish you well in your quest for getting a school that will support your son and that he feels safe and comfortable in. <'> <'> <'> Clare x

I think Pearl's given a fantastic reply with some great ideas. How I wish my son's TA was you David, or Pearl's Dave. Whilst our TA is very good I do think my son would open up better to a male. The only year in school when we didn't have any problems was in Year 5 when he had a male teacher and a male TA. Please don't take it personally any lady teachers out there, its just what suits my boy. Clare x

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