Piers has a date to start Beavers

[joybed]

Piers will be starting Beavers on the 9th june. He will be 6 on the 7th and has been waiting to start. I have just spoken to the beaver leader, when i enquired I told them he had ASD and he just discussed it at detail and said it won,t be a problem but he will flag it up with the other leaders. Hopefully he will really enjoy it. Lydia has been going to Rainbows for a year so this gives them something to do on their own without each other. Feel excited but apprehensive for him.

[Sally44]

My son started cubs some months ago.

I have found it to be a supportive environment. This is the only club he has managed to go to on his own.

I'm not saying it is all roses. My son doesn't socialise without any structure etc and so he sits on his own or plays by himself until the session actually begins. But he loves going and is off on a three day camping trip over spring bank - i'm keeping everything crossed!

I'm sure your son will love it too

[Kathryn]

My son loved Beavers - hope he has a good time.

 

K x

[Sammysnake]

My daughter loved Beavers and is now in Cubs and loving every minute of that too. There have been a number of different leaders but they've all been very supportive of her even before we had a diagnosis to explain her difficulties. Her friend from school who has AS and behavioural difficulties is still in Beavers - they have also supported him really well. The scouting movement has some really good training for their leaders which includes SEN training and ideas for differentiating the badges 'curriculum' where necessary to make it accessible to all. I hope Piers loves it - they get to do some really exciting stuff.

[Sally44]

I'm due to collect my kids from Spring Bank camping on Monday afternoon.

Even the downpour on Saturday could not dampen their spirits.

I tried not to phone the leader, but couldn't stop myself.

She told me my son has tried absailing, go-karting, rifle shooting and archery so far.

But she warned me they all come back needing a good soak in a hot bath!

 

TBH my daugher seems to be having more difficulties with 'making friends' lately. She always seems to be the third child in a group and ends up getting pushed out. Also add onto that hormones and teenage angst and I feel I would like to put her in a time capsule and open it at the other side of puberty! She can be so lovely and caring at times and then the storm clouds gather ......