Workshops start in a couple of weeks and run for 6 weeks. They actually sound like they will be really helpful - full range of SEN from speech to behaviour n lots in between. They were focussing on Flamechick's speech when suggesting it for me, but it sounds like it should help with AS issues too.

Plus, had her SALT form to fill in today, and the teacher has written that she has poor balance in PE and poor organisational skills at time (I'm assuming that is "for a four year old). The balance has made me think that her failed hearing test was because of a problem rather than her not bothering

Sorry Bit of a morning being hit from all angles. I know that it is good that school are recognising her difficulties, but I think I liked the feeling that maybe I was imagining it all

I can empathise! There is comfort in not knowing and hoping we are jumping to conclusions! I have heard workshops can be very helpful. Sending a virtual hug!

what are SEN parenting workshops?

It is a 2 hour thing, going to be run over 6 weeks - works on how to support the children at home and school, how we can help with self esteem (both ours and their's), work through parenting issues and concerns.

The first half is just the parents, and then the second hour they are bringing in the children and we are working with them.

Scared of being in a room of other parents tbh

Riven, in our area they are run by SS and aimed at the parents of young children newly dx with sn. It is to give an overview of the services and support available, who to go to, how things work locally, special education and sen, as well as giving specific parenting advice and also helps to serve as a mini support network. I tried to get on one but ds didnt have a SW or a difinative Dx so couldn't. Pity- MN has provided much of this for me!

(Sorry crossed post) Flame your course sounds good.
I espect all the other parents are a bit scared too, perhaps thats why it is run over several weeks so you can get comfortable with the others and staff.
Hope it goes well!

sorry you are feeling a little raw about this. Course does sound very helpful though!

wow magso. There's nothing like that here. I had to leave hospital with a 4 week old dd with severe brain damage and no support, no leaflets, no advice. Nothing.
Spent 4 years fumbling through the system.
I am seriously jealous now. All parents with sn kids need something like this.

Agree Riven - and it should not await diagnosis or a sw! I too have spent years fumbling in the dark. The school nurse told me about it but couldn't get me on it!I think it is fairly new. I only found out about DLA and that parents can request a statement when I joined MN! I attended a standard parenting course (well a couple) but because ds has special needs it was of limited relevance!

Thing in school newsletter today about various drop in things, help with DLA etc - impressed with sudden amount of info on support in the local area

That is appalling Riven How you doing now btw?

Its an awful feeling when you are faced with a list of your child's difficulties. I often feel a bit detached from my body, when dealing with officials, regarding M's care. Let us know if you learn anything useful, don't think there is much available here. tho I found a parenting course run by pernetline plus exceptionally good!