I support a child at a Mainstream junior school who is on the autistic spectrum and has quite severe behavioural difficulties.
He's fine when he has one to one support, manages the morning sessions well but really struggles with the afternoons and acts out. Just lately it's bad language, abuse and aggression towards the teacher.
The parents have been talked to about these issues and they've responded in a really strange way. They've been positively aggressive towards the teacher and downright unhelpful in some ways. The teacher involved is lovely...thoughtful, considerate, caring and is really struggling with the situation.
I can't begin to imagine the stress involved in raising a child with special needs. I can imagine it is very wearing to receive negative feedback about your child on a regular basis. Sometimes it must seem never-ending. But surely things will only change if an effort is made to change things? and in that vein, what can the teacher do to help in a situation like this?
What would parents find helpful?
I hope this hasn't come across badly. I'll admit my own experience with special needs is limited, but I want to learn...I really want to help. This child is lovely and I would be so pleased if I could help him during his time at work more effectively. so please...help!!!
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squilly · 23/04/2010 12:20
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