mossgrove Report post Posted April 12, 2005 (edited) We heard yesterday that the LEA have agreed to assess our 5 yo (recently diagnosed with ASD) with a view to a statement. We had been worried that they may stall for time as he has yet to attend his mainstream school on a full time basis. That have also reduced the time allowed for submissions from 12 weeks to 6 so that if a stament is isued there will be some time left to sort out a placement for next year. It may be of interest to some parents here that the application came from us. The school felt he didn't have any issues! So don't be afraid to apply yourself! Meanwhile our 7yo (Aspergers) has had his annual stament review, during which everyone accepted that he was no longer able to cope in a mainstream environment. His case is going before the Special Needs asessment panel on Thursday. We are hopeful that they will place him in a special school from September. We will have fingers, toes and everything else crossed on Thursday. A voice at the back of my head reminds me it can still go horribly wrong, but things do seem to be moving in the right direction at long last! Simon Edited April 12, 2005 by mossgrove Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest flutter Report post Posted April 12, 2005 will keep bit crossed for u all good luck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bid Report post Posted April 12, 2005 Oooh, Simon! I do hope everything works out for you all <'> Sometimes things really do come together! Keeping everything crossed for you too! Bidx Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nellie Report post Posted April 12, 2005 Simon, Things look promising, I really do hope things work out in your favour. You are doing a great job. I have everything crossed for you (very painful)!! Nellie xx Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bevalee Report post Posted April 12, 2005 Thats great Simon Keep up the good work, i hope things work in your favour! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jericho Report post Posted April 12, 2005 Good luck, Simon! I'll keep fingers and toes crossed that the decisions go your way (even if it makes typing and walking difficult! ) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
helenl53 Report post Posted April 12, 2005 Hi Simon, Will be thinking about you on Thursday and good news about assessment. Just to remind parents that if they request the statutory assessement, then they have the right to SENDIST whereas if the school request statutory assessment, parents have no right of appeal to SENDIST. Simon, good luck HelenL Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sallya Report post Posted April 12, 2005 Good luck for Thursday. (Helen, the school applied for Ds assessment, and I have been able to appeal, maybe its changed?) Sally Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nellie Report post Posted April 12, 2005 Yes, it changed some time ago, parents have the right to appeal no matter who requests the assessment. Nellie xx Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oracle Report post Posted April 12, 2005 Well done Simon Here's hoping it all works out for you. Carole Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
annie Report post Posted April 12, 2005 Good luck for Thursday Simon I will be thinking of you. Annie <'> Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
helenl53 Report post Posted April 12, 2005 Hi All, Thanks for putting me right on the SENDIST information - I am working on old stufff!! Best Wishes HelenL Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Helen Report post Posted April 12, 2005 Simon, Wishing you lots of luck for Thursday Helen <'> Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Minxygal Report post Posted April 12, 2005 Best of luck for Thursday Ax Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
loulou Report post Posted April 12, 2005 Hi Simon, Good luck for Thursday and the assessment. Loulou x Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kathryn Report post Posted April 12, 2005 Simon, Good luck K Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites