Hi all
DD1 is 4 and starting school in September. I've got a meeting with her school coming up, to talk about her CP and how it impacts her and discuss what might help her.
I wondered if anyone could share some things that have helped their child?
She has very poor concentration, is VERY easily distractable and fidgety, rarely finishes a task. I am not sure how to help with this other than maybe having her sit on her own, which isn't great for her? Any ideas welcome.
She is also very emotionally volatile for her age (i.e. tends to have a strop or burst into tears at the drop of a hat). Much much worse when tired. I will ask about her doing reduced hours to reduce tiredness/allow for naps, but I wondered if there is anything else I could suggest?
Physically she is very mildly affected (the behaviour is a much bigger issue tbh). She will just need a bit of extra help and time for things like dressing or cutting but she can do most of it.
However I don't know whether to ask for more specific adaptations like a special chair, lidded cup at lunch or beanbags for PE - they would help her, but they would also "mark her out" to the other kids?? My DM says don't mark her out as different since she can manage without, but I think struggling to manage (and consequent frustration) could mark her out in a worse way iyswim.
Please share any ideas! I should mention it's a private school, inclusive ethos and good staff ratios, but I don't think they have had very many pupils with SN.
Thank you.
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minipie · 04/05/2017 14:44
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