Hi, Ds aged 3.3 has just had his formal assessment for his receptive language as we have huge problems at home with his understanding, his results came in at 11th percentile. S< has said that these were very good results and if we can get him to the 16th she will be able to sign him off as within normal range. I'm very confused as i have a ds who cant answer questions like 'whats your name', 'how old are you' which she has said she wouldnt expect from a child Ds's age. I am surrounded by children younger who can chat, express themselves in simple terms, have opinions and definately follow instructions like put something on,under,next to or in, none of which Ds can do. I think S< was annoyed at me because i wasnt jumping for joy, if anything i'm more worried now because the sole aim seems to be to sign him off asap. Am i expecting too much from Ds and are expectations so very low now. DDs are much older so expectations for them appeared to be much higher at this stage. I'm thinking of getting private assessments done for my own sanity as i'm sure the S< thinks i'm a pushy overbearing mum who isnt satisfied with her own child which couldnt be further from the truth. He starts school in Sept 2012 and time is flying. It took her 20 mins to get him to comply with the test, i cant see a teacher with 30 other children in her class being able to allow him this time to settle for every activity. The specialists dealing with Ds were all interested when it looked like he had ASD but now he is sociable its as though they are bored with him!! I should add, me and family never thought he had ASD. Is the 11th percentile good and am i neurotic. Can you get private assessments, because she didnt bother doing anything for his expressive language. Should i be happy with these results?
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mishymashy · 04/08/2011 07:45
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