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I hope that you get somewhere with these 'names'.I have a friend who I believe ciould end up facing a similar battle in time. It is so awful how professionals just don't seem to want to 'see' it these days.I hope that the people with expertise can help you.xx

Hope all goes well.xx

Try not to worry too much.Whatever the outcome of the test,Tom will still be your wonderful son.xx

Still thinking of you and I hope that the phone call is useful.xx

Any further developments,PSA?xx

How are things now?xx

That sounds great.I hope that it lasts.xx

Quite.A whole generation of children are being let down in this regard,whether they be NT or ASD.xx

As far as I know,I wasn't a carrier of Strep B in pregnancy.xx

My dd has just started Uni and finally got support for dyslexia in the 6th form. I don't know if the testing for all age groups is the same but hers involved finding out her IQ and a battery of other tests.Her difficulties were recognised because there was a disparity between her (above average) IQ and the level of her written performance.Her handwriting speed was also tested and was found to be much slower than the average rate,too. She is now waiting to hear from the LEA about specialist equipment to use at University but she might require further assessments because the testing methods are slightly different for adults and she is now 19.xx

Will be thinking of her.xx

They did have 2 autistic sons but they weren't seen or heard throughout the programme.How realistic is that!!!xx

Tunes.xx

Glad that you have a dx.Go gently and take care because it can still be a shock,even if expected.xx

Brilliant!!!xx

Stress can also cause forgetfulness.xx

Welcome to the site.xx

Do you have access to the SEN code of practice?It is downloadable in PDF format. ] There is a section on naming a school; 'Parents may express a preference for a maintained school but not a PRU or hospital special school they wish their child to attend,or make representations for a placement in any other school.LEAs must comply with parental preference unless the school is unsuitable to the child's age,ability,aptitude or special educational needs,or the placement would be incompatible with the efficient education of the other children with whom the child would be educated,or the efficient use of resources.LEAs must consider parental representations and arrange any meeting(s) with LEA advisers or officers the parents seek,before issuing the final statement.' The interpretation goes on to say that; An LEA that believes that the education of a particular child in the mainstream would be incompatible with the efficient education of others must consider whether there are any reasonable steps they could take to prevent the child's inclusion from having that effect.In relation to a particular maintained school they must consider the reasonable steps that they or the governing body could take. There might be a lot of relevant pieces in section 8,which you could use to see if the LEA and the school are complying with the law.Otherwise,you may be able to argue that if educating L is incompatible with the efficient education of all the other children,then he must really require a specialist placement!!!xx

My son was at level 5 in maths by the end of year 4.They talked about differentiation but he is still bored and coasting and he is now in year 7.xx

I would contact the learning support department at the college.They are generally very helpful at colleges.xx

How are things now,any developments?xx

So sorry to hear of your news.RIP.xx

What pressure are you wanting to exert on whom?xx

In the early years of our marriage,my dh would get a migraine every single holiday.It seemed to happen every time that he had down time and was not very flattering!!It seems to have sorted itself out over the years and I just accept that sometimes this may happen.xx

That looks really useful;thanks.xx