carolynbarry

We are going through something very similar with our son at the moment but we're further down the line. It's not easy or pleasant but you mustn't let your feelings get in the way. You can and will be able to help your child because you have to. That will give you strength. You'll also find there's probably plenty of help out there. We have. For starters every LEA SEN dept. should have an Indepenent Parental Advice Officer and this person should be aable to help you access other independent advice. In our area there's an organisation which has helped up in the following areas. Without them it would have been infinitely harder. General advice as to what your rights are and how you go about accessing them A 'sounding board' to help you with the wording of letters / phonecalls Moral support when you attend dificult meetings A certain amout of legal expertise (eg. tribunals/complaints/appeals) They can help you because they don't 'live' the situation every day. They can see not only the problem but the solution. I don't know how you can access this in your area but I think it would only take a call to the IPA if you canfind out their number. Hope this helps and remember none of us has had to deal with these situations until we find ourselves in them.

Just found this site our son (Alec) has been diagnosed with AS but it's taken 4 years to get any help. The LEA say he's fine as he's a model pupil at school (about 3 years behind his peers but still in "acceptable" limits) They don't see the mayhem at home. Drift you're doing the right thing give your son some space from school to "recharge" but beware of the backlash/indifference from the SENCO on his return. Just a word of advice keep all this logged, all Sam's feelings & tantrums, all your visits to the GP & any help your offered. Keep "KICKING" keep making a nuisance of your self till people listen & help you & Sam. Apologies if I'm giving advice you already know but it's the only way we've managed to get any help for Alec. Good luck & don't give up