stressedmumto2 Report post Posted July 6, 2009 Hi, I don't post very often as I hardly have the time these days but I wanted to post a very big thanks to so many of you on the forums who have helped me with education advice over the years and whom have just been very supportive. Helen53, Darky, Kazzen161, Kathryn, J's mum, Loulou, phasmid (whose sadly is no longer here for me to tell him the good news) and so many more of you, so sorry if I have missed your names out. This forum and the people who post on here have helped me in many ways they wouldn't even know and I wanted to pass my thanks on. In September my son will be starting a residential specialist school for children with ADHD and ASD. I joined this forum in 2005 when things were really difficult, my son was very explosive most of the time, at first his explosive behaviour was mostly in the home and community and he was very compliant in school then his explosive behaviour started in school. His education for the last 3 years has been very up and down with a lot of education failure, trials of different schools-different types of schools, lots of school refusal and exclusions, it has been a long battle to get professionals to acknowledge that he has real difficulties and agree that he requires a specialist education setting, they are now listening and that in itself feels like a huge weight has been lifted off my shoulders and we have been given some great advice too. He'll be starting his school in Sept and will be boarding termly, I hope to visit him every other weekend and spend the weekends with him as it's such a long drive to travel. I am very nervous but I know it's what my son needs and it will also give my daughter some special 1-1 time with me that she needs so badly. I am hopeful for the future and for a fresh start for my son in a superb school that I am hoping will help him eventually to have faith in himself. I also wanted to add to any of you who are having difficulties with school placements, getting dx etc to keep on fighting for what you believe your child needs are, if you don't fight for your child nobody else does and for most of that time they will never get the help they need. Here's to a happy summer holiday and a new start for Sept , thanks to everyone for your help <'> Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sesley Report post Posted July 6, 2009 oh best wishes to you,and your family,it is hard, but you are right to keep fighting for them,to give them the best life and future they can get. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
julie1 Report post Posted July 6, 2009 Thats great news well done you. I hope it all goes well for you and your family. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kathryn Report post Posted July 6, 2009 That's inspiring news for those still fighting on. Although there are new challenges ahead, I hope that a lot of the stress has gone from your life and you'll no longer be living up to your username from now on. All the very best to your son and I hope the new start goes smoothly. Hope you can pop back occasionally to give us an update. Take care, <'> K x Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sally44 Report post Posted July 6, 2009 Well done. I'm sure it has taken a lot of consistent time and effort over the years to get to where you are now. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Enid Report post Posted July 7, 2009 So so pleased for you, will pm when I get a chance. I didnt succeed with my school, but things are much MUCH calmer here too. <'> <'> Enid Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bid Report post Posted July 7, 2009 What fantastic news! Well done Bid Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lorryw Report post Posted July 7, 2009 Brilliant news, well done for having the strength to fight your way through the system. Loraine xx Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
