DS1 started 3 'A' levels in September. He seems to be suffering from severe stress and anxiety and migraines, leading to him missing quite a lot of school.
He's a boy/man! so doesn't like to talk about anything to do with his feelings and emotions, and is so laid back he is almost horizontal. He also isn't getting on at all well with his step dad (with whom we've lived for the past 13 1/2 years). We have been having family therapy, and DS1 has just started seeing the same Counsellor on an individual basis.
Anyway I was invited into school this morning with DS1 to talk about whether he would be allowed to carry on taking his A levels, as he has had 4 days off sick, 1 skive day, and is persistently late ie yesterday he didn't get to school until lunchtime, when he should have been there at 10. He also hasn't been going to see his teachers to catch up on missed work, nor has he been into the 6th Form office to discuss. I have no idea why. It's not through lack or reminding on my part.
School have now stated that he has missed too much work to carry on with his chosen courses, and given his lack of commitment, they have decided not to let him continue.
School have suggested he take some time to get himself well, and maybe do some voluntary work etc for the next year.
He has a GP appointment this afternoon, and will continue to see the counsellor.
So any suggestions as to what to do next?
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soaccidentprone · 03/10/2012 14:51
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