Sorry if this is a rant but I've been thinking about this a lot lately and wanted some other opinions.
Bit of background - DS is 3, was diagnosed with asd a few months ago. He is just gorgeous . His main issues are lack of speech and interaction, other than that he is affectionate and easygoing for the most part.
Right, now onto what I wanted to talk about. DS started at a private nursery in September, part time. We are still waiting for his funding to start for a 1-1, however on the whole they have accommodated him and made time to do some 1-1 with him. He hasn't learnt anything there though - all his learning happens at home.
My biggest issue is on collection they provide very detailed feedback everyday. Whilst other parents are hearing what a wonderful painting their DC has done, etc, I get a long list reeled off of how DS didn't want to go outside, almost bit them, etc, etc. They make a big deal of every tiny thing DS does and say that they will need to speak to the LA or management about it.
I end up crying in the car home almost everyday.
I have been worrying about next year when he starts school. I just cannot see how anywhere will be a good fit for him. We found a wonderful ms primary but it is huge and i don't see how DS will learn anything. We have no specialist schools nearby (only one that starts at 8).
The LA wrote a very damning report after observing him for an hour, saying that he was the developmental equivalent of a 6-12 month old, despite the fact that he knows his colours, letters, numbers, can match, sort, do 24pc puzzles.
It is exhausting fighting his corner for people who just don't 'get' him.
I have been considering trying part time reception and if it's a waste of time like pre-school has been then I will home educate him until he can enter a specialist school in junior school. I don't know whether this is fair on him though, and I know that family will certainly disagree with the decision.
Sorry for the rant...just feeling fed up and at a complete loss....
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Frogandbear · 21/11/2016 14:21
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