Hello there!
Posted by
Leanne
on 2nd March 2010
at 14:24
Hi Emma
Welcome to the forum.. does your son attend a mainstream primary school ??
Leanne - Community Champion
Posted by
NickyB
on 2nd March 2010
at 14:28
Hello Emma and welcome :)
Nicky - Community Champion
Posted by
Elena Goodrum
on 2nd March 2010
at 14:50
Hi Emma, glad you found us! You'll definitely find some useful tips & advice here.
How is he getting on his school, do you feel he's got good teachers and the right support there?
Posted by
Josie Barnshaw
on 2nd March 2010
at 15:15
Hi Emma
Welcome to the group. My son is now 14 and in mainstream high school. Primary school was great for him but high school has not been so good mainly due to the variances in knowledge and teaching methods of the various subject teachers.
Look forward to chatting more.
Josie - Community Champion
Posted by
bumblebee
on 2nd March 2010
at 15:43
Hi Emma,
Its good you have managed to get support put in for your son at such a young age...Hopefully the early input will have a really positive influence on his expierience of school....and great news that you have a supportive head and senco that is half the battle over already!!
I am Mum to 3 children with AS/ASD aged 4, 11 and 14 and have found it so supportive chatting and sharing expiriences on this forum....I'm glad you came and joined the gang and you are very welcome here :0)
Claire - Community Champion
Posted by
Snowdrop
on 3rd March 2010
at 11:52
Hi Emma
Welcome to the forum, I am mum to 2 boys, a 4 year old with ASD and a 1 year old.
My 4 year old started in mainstream primary school in September but despite his Head & Teacher/SENCO being supportive, during the process of getting his Statement of SEN done we took the decision that he really would be better suited in a specialist provision and are in the process now of trying to get him into 1.
You mentioned your son has a noise intolerance which Dylan does to, he finds the noise levels in a class of 31 way to much and is often withdrawn or withdraws himself to the corner. Dylan is very passive though so doesn't lash out, he just goes into himself more which is a worry. Have you suggested to the school perhaps your son having a little space (maybe a tent) that only he can go into when the noise all gets to much for him, maybe a few sensory toys could be in it for him so he could calm himself down again before going back to the class with everyone. Just an idea, hope it helps.
Please do ask if you have any other questions or just fancy a chat.
Tracy - Community Champion
Posted by
Snowdrop
on 4th March 2010
at 11:57
Hi Emma
One good way I've found to get things done at the school is by requesting a meeting to discuss such issues then after the meeting follow it up with a letter outlining the matters discussed, then a few months later request a meeting to discuss the progress thats been made and the things that have been implemented in those few months. Always be polite with a smile on your face but very firm and definate about what you want and I think they find it harder not to go with your requests.
Another thing I did is when I had appts with speech therapists, OTs etc I mentioned to them the things I wanted implemented at school & they agreed and put it in their reports which then went to the school, I think schools defintely act on professionals reports more too. Also asking the OT to go in the school to offer advice is a good idea.
Hope this helps,
Tracy - Community Champion
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Posted by
atomickit
on 2nd March 2010
at 14:02
Hello.My name is Emma and I have a 5 year old son who is autistic and a 2 year old son who isn't.
Max was diagnosed over a year ago but have had a long battle with school to get him settled and get the proper support he needs. He now has a statement and a one-to-one assistant and things are generally going much better. He has quite severe noise intolerance and when his anxiety levels are high (most of the time at school!) he will lash out and has hurt quite a few children and staff members.
Getting the diagnosis was a big relief as we finally had an explanation for many of his seemingly odd behaviours but has been stressful getting others to understand and help.
I have joined these forums to hopefully meet other parents and share experiences and pick up any useful tips!
Look forward to chatting with you.
Emma