The nursery my DS (who has ASD) attends has applied for funding for him. As part of the process, an equality officer came to the nursery and spent an hour observing him. I have just received his report and I am utterley shocked at the picture it portrays.
He said he would place him in 'range 4', which if I've read correctly, places his development at 25% of his actual age. He is 3 and a half, so this would be under 12 months.
Sure, I understand his development is delayed in communication and social - he is non-verbal, however he picked up PECS extremely quickly and uses that regularly. However, he he has started following two step instructions and his understanding has come on leaps and bounds. He has known his numbers, letters, shapes, colours since he was 18 months. Can sort, match, plays with age appropriate toys, has no gross or fine motor issues. He can do 24 piece puzzles, he can now imitate actions, the list could go on and on.
I feel really caught off guard about this and honestly don't know if it's me - how could I have got it so wrong? I feel so upset about it.... but then I seriously question it and think how on earth can he be compared to a baby?
Can someone who has only spent an hour with him really know his abilities?
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How could I have got this so wrong??
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