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ASD schools Midlands,Worcs,Shropshire

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lookingabout · 25/09/2012 19:57

Does anyone know of any secondary schools for ASD children in these areas please? Ds is high functioning so needs to be at one where he can take some exams.He is also very complex with sometimes challenging behaviour (PDA). Have asked various sources but no-one seems to know of a school that would suit him and I don't know this area very well . Any help would be appreciated.

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Ineedalife · 25/09/2012 20:04

You could try contacting autism west midlands. They might be able to help

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lookingabout · 25/09/2012 20:36

Thanks Ineed but I've already contacted them with no luck.

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bigbluebus · 26/09/2012 20:09

Is this one any good? www.cruckton.com
Not sure if it is academically challenging enough for your DS, but it is the only specialist school in Shropshire

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bigbluebus · 26/09/2012 20:11

Forgot to say, it is not a state school,it is run privately, but it is where boys with ASD in Shropshire go (funded by the LA) if they cant manage in Mainstream schools

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lookingabout · 26/09/2012 20:28

Thanks bigblue. I had seen this and thought it looked quite good until I saw the fee's - £175k per year . Seeing as the LA think paying a bus fare is too expensive they'd choke if I requested this

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bigbluebus · 26/09/2012 20:34

Take it you don't live in Shropshire then looking!

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bigbluebus · 26/09/2012 20:38

looking Does your DS have a statement? If he does and you can't find a school that meets his needs in your area, then you can fight for a suitable school.

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lookingabout · 26/09/2012 21:42

Yes ds does have a full time sm but even so I can't see any way on earth that the LA would fund that tbh. There appear to be limited choices but LA said that any school can meet his needs

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bigbluebus · 26/09/2012 22:20

Is he in Yr 6 & you are looking for a school for next yr.
If so, have you approached the Sencos at your local Secondary schools to see if they think they can meet your DS's needs?
Your job is to build a case that these other schools cannot meet his needs and that he needs more specialist provision. Apologies if you already know that!

My DS has HFA and some behaviour issues. He has coped relatively well at MS - not all plain sailing but workable - and right for his academic level.

It all depends on your DS's specific needs and an individual schools ability and willingness to cope.