KezT Report post Posted August 6, 2010 Hi all I've just got back from visiting my sister - the ed psych specialising in ASD in N Ireland.... having spet half a day with us, she said to me "DS is quite severe AS isn't he?" Sometimes Ido thik I am just when I talk to my family about DS - although in a sad way, it was nice that she recognised the dificulties Anyway, I was speaking to her about the problems we've had getting him assessed for a statement, and my orries about secondary school in a year's time. She was shocked by the refusal to assess, but also said she would recommend DS to attend a special unit for social/communication issue. Apparently they have a few in NI, attached to, but separate from mainstream secondary schools, which cater for acaemically able but socially dsfunctional children. sounds perfect for DS! <'> but I've never heard of such a thing here in N Somerset Has anyone got one of these types of units near them? or even better - does anyone know of something similar near Bristol/Somerset? If it exists, I can push for him to go, but if not, I will keep working within the mainstream system.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
call me jaded Report post Posted August 6, 2010 Yes we have a couple of secondaries with them and plans to open more. You need to check the criteria carefully. We have a primary S&L unit for children without ASD and about 5 for those with. Your parent partnership service should be able to guide you on what's available locally. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
