bid Report post Posted November 9, 2004 Hi guys! Yesterday I took Auriel to visit a specialist residential AS school. He absolutely loved it, and I was very impressed and happy with things. Next week he is going back to join in the school day and stay the night. The next day he will visit the AS specialist 6th form provision in the nearby town. If next week's visit goes ok, the school have said he can have a place ...before Christmas!!!! I still can't quite believe it all! I will keep you posted ... Bid Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kathryn Report post Posted November 9, 2004 bid and Auriel Great news, glad the visit went well. :D The best Christmas present ever, if it all works out. K Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Helen Report post Posted November 10, 2004 Very good news indeed! Helen Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mossgrove Report post Posted November 10, 2004 That's great news! Simon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elefan Report post Posted November 10, 2004 Awww,...Bid,...you have worked SO hard for this. Well done. Big changes ahead, but for the better! <'> <'> Elefan xx Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bid Report post Posted November 10, 2004 (edited) Many thanks for all your kind thoughts! <'> Simon...I have never thanked you for 'finding' me on an American site and directing me here! We could not have achieved any of this without this fantastic forum and its wonderful members! Bidx To any new members...keep fighting! In May my son didn't even have a statement, but with the invaluable advice and support of people on this forum we have got this far. Edited November 10, 2004 by bid Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vjmac Report post Posted November 10, 2004 Bid, I am absolutely delighted for both you and Auriel. You're hard work has paid off and you both deserve this. If Auriel is happy then you will be too. Well done! Vicki Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kirstie Report post Posted November 10, 2004 I'm really pleased for you all. It's great to hear that Auriel was really happy with the placement. Thanks for the insentive, i am fighting to have the Record of Needs put in place and a placement at a special unit for Lewis for next year. Your news just gives me a boost! Will be thinking of you all. Take care. Kirstie Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sam Report post Posted November 10, 2004 Bid, Congratulations - all your hard work has paid off Sounds a perfect placement for Auriel - great news that you both felt so positive about it. Take Care Sam Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fel Report post Posted November 10, 2004 So pleased! Well done. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bevalee Report post Posted November 10, 2004 Congratulations! I hope every goes really well for both of you! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
baddad Report post Posted November 10, 2004 Fan. ######. Tastic... So This......... Pook's back on line............ What's the third bit of good news going to be? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kazzen161 Report post Posted November 10, 2004 That's good news - I hope it all goes well. Karen Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tez Report post Posted November 10, 2004 Congratulations, I hope it all works out for you both. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nellie Report post Posted November 10, 2004 Bid and family, I posted a reply somewhere else, but just had to say again how chuffed and tickled I am. Nellie. xxx Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisa Report post Posted November 11, 2004 Bid, It just goes to show what can be done with a little knowledge and a lot of determination. Well done. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bid Report post Posted November 11, 2004 Thanks again, everyone! I think it has been a bit of a team achievement, because without the advice of friends like Helen and Nellie, the support of other 'member-friends' and the sheer generosity of spirit of all the members here...we would never have got this far! You are all a great bunch Bidxx Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
niki Report post Posted November 11, 2004 FANTASTIC!!!I am sooo chuffed for you! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oracle Report post Posted November 12, 2004 Hi Bid and Auriel, I am so pleased for both of you. Finger crossed that it all goes well! Carole Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pookie170 Report post Posted November 12, 2004 Totally magic news, keep us posted, would you, and that includes YOU, Auriel, we want inside information, alright? Heh heh, Uber-Aspie goes undercover!!! Top Banana! Esther x Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jericho Report post Posted November 14, 2004 Good luck, Auriel! I hope you'll come back on here and let us know how you get on. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bid Report post Posted November 19, 2004 (edited) Well, we got back on Thursday evening after Auriel's day-and-night visit to ******** *******. I feel funny posting this after reading all the awful things that have happened since I've been away! The school said he did really well, mixing with the other pupils and joining in the classes. They were really pleased with him. Auriel just loved it. He had a brilliant time! He has already started work on GCSE English, and he did some more stuff for his GCSE Art, and some GCSE Maths which he said was challenging (which is good, as his home tutor says he is a grade A pupil, so the school have obviously taken that in). In the evening he went to the cinema with some of the guys from his residential unit, and rounded off the evening with a Donner Kebab! Today the school is ringing to say which day next week he can start properly! He has been full of things that happened during his visit, and is so excited...he wants to start on Monday!! The care staff were just lovely, and his particular care worker was such a nice guy. I met his Form Tutor, who is also his Maths tutor and his Art tutor...they are just the lovliest teachers you can imagine! I just wish all our children could have this kind of specialist help and teaching Just to stop you all from hating me...when I came to pay for my B&B it turned out that they didn't accept cards, and I only had my credit card and not enough cash!! I ended up having to borrow petty cash from the 6th Form College that we visited on Thursday to pay my bill!!!!!! Oh, the shame! Bid Edited November 28, 2004 by bid Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nellie Report post Posted November 19, 2004 Bid I'm over the moon to hear your good news. I'm sure no one hates you, Auriel deserves this, he's been through a lot. Don't forget the cash next time. Nellie.xx Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tez Report post Posted November 19, 2004 Really nice to hear some good news and how reassuring for the rest of us that if you push for what your child needs it can be achieved. Have a good weekend and fingers crossed that things continue to go well. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bid Report post Posted November 19, 2004 Thanks, Nellie and Tez! I've just heard from the school that he will be going on Sunday evening, to start on Monday, which is just what he wanted. The LEA have been good and said the paperwork can follow him later. I'd better get started with the name tapes!! Bid Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elefan Report post Posted November 19, 2004 Gulp.....thats great, Bid! Suddenly, it feels like it has come around so quickly! I know how much of a slog this has been though. All credit to you!! Good that the LEA are being sensible, too!! Good luck Auriel. We look forward to hearing your stories whenever you get the chance. You will have so much more to write about for your book now too! Jester,....um,...the batcave has a familiar face back again!! Pop by for a cuppa?! Elefan/DW!! xx Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
big mamma Report post Posted November 19, 2004 Well done all !! : Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vjmac Report post Posted November 19, 2004 Bid, I am absolutely delighted for you and Auriel. I had a big lump in my throat when I read your post, I know it's not been an easy time for either of you. Well done! Vickixx Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kathryn Report post Posted November 19, 2004 Bid <'> <'> Excellent news, and well deserved! And well done Auriel, it sounds as though you're going to have a great time at your new school. Your success gives us a boost. If you have any cash to buy a bottle of wine, have a drink for us tonight! (Check your PMs) K xx Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Helen Report post Posted November 19, 2004 Bid, Auriel now has the chance to reach his full potential, with qualified and experienced staff who will understand his needs and requirements. Auriel, good luck in your placement. My very best wishes to you all, Helen x Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bid Report post Posted November 21, 2004 Well, he went this evening Bid Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bevalee Report post Posted November 21, 2004 Hi My heart goes out to you, it must be awful Just reemember its the right thing for his future. You'll be so proud! Thinking of both of you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tez Report post Posted November 22, 2004 Hi Bid, I'll be thinking about you both today. I can imagine that you must have very mixed feelings at the moment. Hope today goes well for you and that things continue to work out how you want. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fel Report post Posted November 22, 2004 Bid, I was so busy being elated for you that I didn't think about the wrench you would also feel at him going. <'> Being a parent is so hard sometimes. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kathryn Report post Posted November 22, 2004 Bid, <'> <'> K Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bid Report post Posted November 22, 2004 Thank you everyone for all your kind thoughts, and also the lovely PMs I've received <'> I do know how very, very fortunate we are...but leaving Auriel at his new school yesterday evening was one of the hardest things I have ever done But I know that by going there he has got his future back Thank you so much again, Bidx Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bid Report post Posted November 22, 2004 Just got an email from Auriel, which read... hulloo it is good Bid Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nellie Report post Posted November 22, 2004 Bid, thanks for keeping us posted. It is good That is good!! Nellie <'> Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elefan Report post Posted November 22, 2004 Hiya bid, Sorry I am late to this thread. Was away at the weekend. So pleased to hear that Auriel got away ok. His first report home is promising!! But I know that by going there he has got his future back That just about says it all!! You're an inspiration! Elefan xx Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites