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In the case statement for our tribunal, the LEA reckon that our school got �118,000 for SEN last year to support the 84 children that are on School Action and School Action Plus. I think I should check this figure for myself, I don't trust a word they say. It seems a lot more that other schools get.

 

Lisa

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hi all, the specialist asd teacher from the local asd special school came into school today to see joe.she said he is definitely on the spectrum without a doubt.

she is writing a report and i will get a copy.she is going to arrange a home visit,i don't know what that entails,do you?

The lea's asd specialist is coming into school on friday and monday to assess him,i wonder what they will say! i'll let you know how it went asap.

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LKU,

 

Be totally honest, don't hold anything back. Do you have any reports you can show them. If you haven't done a profile of your son I would start making notes from birth onwards, anything that you think is relevant. You can build on this over time and give copies to any relevant professional, it is also useful when submitting reports.

 

Good Luck

 

Nellie xx

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hi there, I spoke on the phone today with the specialist asd teacher from a local special school,she is coming to see me at home on friday at 4.

I asked what the purpose of the meeting was.It is so she can find out how we manage Joe at home,she will then be able to advise the school on strategies to deal with him.She also will be able to advise me on anything I'm having problems with.

Well i am so not looking forward to this,i know i'm lucky to be getting an expert on autism in my front room but i have no set ways of doing anything,i guess i just don't know any different when it comes to kids as he is my eldest and joe is just joe and i don't have a problem with him at home just school.

I mean other than being firm,direct,clear and to the point when telling him to do something (telling rather than asking) i've probably just learnt over time what works and what doesn't it's not something i think about it's automatic.

She seems to think he has a problem with sleeping as he is sometimes tired at school,i always assumed that was down to a combination of him being naughty at bedtime,messing about etc and my poor parenting!! i never attributed this to asd,i can hardly tell her that though can i?

This woman will be writing a report to help with getting the assessment for statement,so i guess her influence will be quite important.

Has anyone any advice i could really do with it right now!!

thanks

lku >:D<<'> >:D<<'> >:D<<'>

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Had a meeting with psychologist at camhs.She said Joe can't have an asd as he can show remorse.

 

LKU

 

I've only just read this phrase. It could only have come from someone who has read a *little* bit about autism and now thinks they know it all.

 

Many autistic people (especially at the higher functioning end) may appear as if they don't care what people think, or about the consequences of their actions, but are just as capable of feeling remorse when they realise the consequences of what they have done as anbody else.

 

Why do they allow people who know so little to have such a big say in our childrens futures?

 

I would go back to CAMHS and say that you would like to see a different doctor (i.e. one who knows about Autism). You may have to wait a little longer, but it will be worth it in the end.

 

 

Simon

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>>I mean other than being firm,direct,clear and to the point when telling him to do something (telling rather than asking) i've probably just learnt over time what works and what doesn't it's not something i think about it's automatic.

 

This is exactly what you need to say - most Teachers find it hard to achieve this!

 

Have you filled in a dla form? You could use that as a basis for your conversation with the asd Teacher. Perhaps you could write notes about a few things that you do throughout the day eg: getting him ready for school, ready for bed, to turn off TV, etc. Keep a piece of paper handy, and jot down some examples of things you handled well, had trouble with, misunderstandings, taking things literally, etc. What are the signs that he is stressed? What do you do to calm him down?

 

It is good that she is coming to see you - you are the expert on YOUR child after all!

 

Karen

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hi all, Joe got excluded again today,so he's out tomorrow and all of next week.

He is only attending two hours a day as it is.

I really am at a loss as to what to do for the best.The situation with school at the moment is ridiculous.He's never there.

I was told by the head that it will take at least 18 weeks for the LEA to decide wether to do an assessment.I feel that I can't stay in this position any longer something needs to be done and quick, it's not right,the amount of education he is missing is in my opinion outrageous.

Any ideas folks?

 

thanks in advance LKU ;)

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LKU, I'm sorry you are in this situation. :(

 

The head is not giving you the correct information. From the time the request is made for an assessment, to the decision, is six weeks, if I remember rightly. It may be a good idea to put your own request in as a parent, as soon as you can. This will start the process.

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hi all, we had a really good meeting with the ASD teacher.

She was extremely helpful and very,very nice.

She was with us for 2 hours.She has no doubts that Joe has ASD.

She is going to contact someone she knows at the LEA and get things speeded up.

It seems highly likely that Joe is going to be placed at her school which would be fantastic.It is an excellent school,if any of you are interested you should read the ofsted report the school is called xxxx and is in xxxx

The only thing that may be a problem is Joe's intelligence as the school is for moderate learning difficulties they have an autistic unit but Joe would not be in there he would be in the main part of the school although all the staff have experience with autism.

Joe's current school have not decided what to do with Joe after this exclusion,they informed me on friday that the possibility of an hour a day was being thrown around but they have not quite decided yet.I think they may permanantly exclude him.I don't know what the next step would be if they don't take him back.I can't see the point in going for 1 hour a day either.

we are going to phone the lea on monday and demand some answers and we are going to keep hassling them everyday until something is done!!

:dance::D:D:thumbs::pray:

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Hi LKU,

 

I have edited your post as it's the forum policy not to name schools. This topic explains why. I hope you understand.

 

http://www.asd-forum.org.uk/forum/index.ph...t=0entry13271

 

I am really chuffed to hear your good news. :thumbs::thumbs: It's about time you had some positive news. I think I mentioned this before, but you should be able to get the statementing process fast tracked and if you can get all the professionals to agree you could get an emergency placement.

 

This link gives the relevant information.

 

Fast Tracking Statutory Assessments

http://www.asd-forum.org.uk/forum/index.ph...st=0entry5836

 

It might be worth discussing it with the LEA and the ASD teacher. Good luck! Fingers crossed.

 

Nellie xx

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hi all,just an update on our situation.The school have informed me today that Joe cannot go back to school.They want to transfer him to another school and if that doesn't happen they will permanantly exclude him.

If he has to go to another mainstream I know it would not work.

I'm at a loss now,any advice would be appreciated. :(

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I am now seriously considering going to live in spain and running away from all these problems.I will sell my house and my business can run from anywhere,my children are years ahead of their peers academicly anyway so I have nothing to lose.

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>:D<<'> LKU >:D<<'>

 

I'm going through something similar to you so I understand how you feel.

 

We contacted IPSEA (Nellie gave the details on her first reply). They have been fantastic. I would definately recommend them. The person who is helping us has knowledge of Asperger's and the SEN legal side, a rare find!!!

 

The LEA have a duty to educate your son, they can't let things go on the way they are.

 

I also contacted our MP and local councillor. I know that these are the people who ultimately kicked everybody into getting things done. Our councillor pointed out that as my son has been suspended 9 times. A letter of every suspension goes to the schools Board of Govenors. The first thing that he questioned was why didn't anyone on the Board of Govenors look into why does the same name keep coming up.

 

Don't be afraid to speak to anybody who can help you.

 

Annie >:D<<'> >:D<<'>

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I would definitely contact IPSEA and consider what options you have - it does not sound as if the school is complying with the disability discrimination legislation.

 

I would also look around for other schools that may suit your child's needs better as it sounds as though the current school do not have any real understanding of SEN.

 

I moved my AS daughter and it was the best thing I have ever done - we were labelled as very difficult parents by the previous school and the new school was relectant to take her. However the best moment came at a meeting last week when the HT said (in a slightly baffled tone) that it was wonderful that we had struck up such a positive partnership and how much progress had been made by the girl who used to spend whole days under the furniture.

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Good news!we have been told today by the LEA that they have decided to assess Joe for a statement.

Bad news because Joe attacked a girl at school they are talking about a managed transfer to another mainstream school,we will not accept this so they have suggested home schooling until the statement comes through. if we dont agree to one of these options he will be excluded permanantly.

 

we feel that home schooling will make our situation less of a priority and slow the statement process down and are thinking about calling their bluff... and if he is excluded fighting the decision legally.Any advice would be appreciated. :wacko::tearful:

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:D So pleased the LEA have agreed to assess B) .They can,t once you have the official notification of agreement to assess put your son,s case "on the back burner".The process has to be done within a number of weeks(can,t rememberthe exact time could be 12 wks).So please don,t worry once the process starts it can,t stop.Home ed in this case might not be such a bad idea till any "statement "comes along fingers crossed.In the meantime I,d prime anyone you can think of to help you with your "evidence"to the lea.I found the parental evidence really hard to write, finding and writing about all the negatives was hard.Hope things resolve themselves regarding the exclusion, home ed might ease the stress and pressure for your son(although not for you).Take care.

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LKU, that's good news. :) Hopefully progress at last.

 

I don't know anything about exclusion, Suze is right, once you have it in writing they have agreed to assess, it makess no difference whether or not the child is at school. My daughter has been at home since October and we have just begun the assessment process. There is at least one other person on the forum whose child underwent the assessment whilst they were not in school. So if you think keeping him at home is the better option, it won't affect the stat. ass.

 

K

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hi,thanks for your advice it has really helped me,I just have a question and if anyone knows the answer It'd be great so here goes! What would happen if I agree to home school and then the statement is refused?

I really don't have a clue what would happen in that situation.Would I end up home schooling for ever?

:o:wacko::o

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