Hi,
We have had a rather busy and quite emotional week. We had a difficult trip to Centerparcs with DD (ASD). The day after we got back we had a tour around the school her and DS (NT) will be starting at in September. They are both in the same year (birthdays 11 months apart!!). This was a complete disaster. We went into the room where they were doing the talk and DD flipped. DH had to take her out of the room because she was so loud. When he took her out, she attracted quite a crowd of teachers etc. She bit a learning advisor, ran into the office and grabbed the scissors and eventually had to be taken outside to the play area where she continued to run off. The headmaster saw most of this as well.
2 days later we had a multi agency meeting, during which she was diagnosed with Autism. This wasn?t any great surprise but I think with everything else this week, things have really come to a head and try as I might denial is not an option anymore.
So on Friday, I received a letter from the head of the school saying that in light of our recent visit and a visit from the Early Years Support Teacher, we need to arrange a meeting with him to discuss DD?s special needs (which were at that point undiagnosed).
I called him today. He was quite abrupt. He said that we need to arrange a meeting. I explained when I was free and he said ?Good because we have a lot to talk about.? He asked if DH would be there. I explained that DH would be at work. He seemed unhappy about this but said ?Well, we will have this initial meeting and take it from there.?
I was wondering of anyone could give me some advice as to how to prepare for this meeting. Are there any things I should be asking in particular? I keep thinking he will just say that they can?t cope with her there. The Statutory Assessment process was put underway on the same day as she was diagnosed. So, her Statement will not be sorted until January at the earliest.
She will need full 1 to 1 support, including at lunchtimes. It has been suggested that she start part time to begin with, which I think might be best for her.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
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geeandfeesmum · 04/07/2011 12:26
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