just diagnosedI'm very confused. How can a child have 10% of autism? Either he has it or he doesn't. There is no percent. I would say that if the new school is better suited to your child's needs, then it would be better for him to attend the new school than be somewhere where he's comfortable but his needs aren't being met.
Hi Lydia, Thank you for your prompt response. The way the assessor explained it to me was my child was just on the Autistic scale! I don't fully understand it myself yet, am a bit bewildered and worried to say the least. I do understand that my child is best in a school that will cater for his needs, however. I have been attending Parenting support groups in my area and a couple have stated that due to lack of funding that my child could be put in a school where children with severe autism are place. I feel that my child does not need that much support and I do want him to stay in a mainstream school. My child is quite able academically and very articulately. The problem seems to be he doesn't naturally look at what the rest of the children are doing and join in! My child is a only child who has had very little involvement in the social circles with other children. Do you think this could be affecting his behaviour?
There is nothing wrong with being with children with more severe autism, especially considering that your alternative may be no schooling at all. Your child has the same needs as more disabled children, believe it or not. Anyone with any degree of autism is highly likely helped by the same supports that people with the most severe autism need. I think, before you make any decisions, you need to see the school where they would send him, visit it yourself, see what the students are like. Ask what they would do for your son. You might be surprised. I'm not aware of what the UK's policy are for inclusion. I'd suggest getting ahold of an educational advocate in your area to discuss your son and his needs and the legal educational obligations. His label shouldn't automatically place him in a class that you don't feel is appropriate. My guess is his civil rights afford him the supports he requires in the mainstream classroom. There is some info here about UK and it might answer some questions about ASD and placement for you:
Hi Alice, Thank you for the information , Ive found it very reassuring that there is a lot more support out there for my child's educational future. It makes my decision easier.
Hi, My child has just been diagnosed with having 10% of autism which in turn could mean my child will have to attend a different school, since my child is only 4 1/2 years old, I feel this would be to much of a traumatic experience for my child to adapt to since my child has just started to settle in this present school. So I have stopped the official stamp going on the assessment, I have been warned that if I do not allow my child to be diagnosed with autism then my child could be labeled as " being Naughty and Defiant" and will not be supported in the educational system! and in turn could be excluded from the school all together for having unmanageable behaviour. I would appreciate any advice on what I should do about this situation. [QUOTE=SuperTrouper] There is nothing wrong with being with children with more severe autism, especially considering that your alternative may be no schooling at all. Your child has the same needs as more disabled children, believe it or not. Anyone with any degree of autism is highly likely helped by the same supports that people with the most severe autism need. I think, before you make any decisions, you need to see the school where they would send him, visit it yourself, see what the students are like. Ask what they would do for your son. You might be surprised. [/QUOTE]I also think so. He will need the Least Restrictive Enviornment. There is a good book, From Emotions to Advocacy by Pete Wright that has helped me a alot. The website http://www.wrightslaw.com/ is also a great resource. YOu will be in for a long, hard road with the school district and you will be the best adovate for your son. Who in the world told you that kind of stuff?Hi. My son was also just diagnosed in November, 2010. I had the school system test him before school started, but it was only for placement. It was not an official diagnosis. He was placed in a class for children who are on the Autism Spectrum. I was not sure this was the right place for him at first. I went to the school talked to the teacher. It turns out that this was a great place for him to be to get the help he needs. My son has PDD-NOS. With school, additional therapy (ABA therapy), and me working with him at home I have noiced a lot of improvement since the school year started. Its important that you look at your son's needs and have others evaluate his needs. Talk to friends and family and other people whose children have similar problems. A diagnosis of Autism is not a bad thing. Its a beginning for your child to get the help he needs and for you as well. The new school may or may not be the best thing for your son, but keep an open mind and check it out. I know that sometimes we do not want to hear it when someone says that our children are less then perfect. But having Autism only means that they need a little extra help. Its our jobs as parents to make sure they are able to survive and thrive independently. Good luck!
Doctors and schools don't always know everything. YOU are the mother and know what Doctors and schools don't always know everything. YOU are the mother and know what is best for your child. Go with your gut. If the school won't work with you like they should, then I would find a new one! Best of luck to you and your family :) |
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