Just that really. Had a call to confirm that DS has Aspergers (she said it's not called that now, but will explain more when I see her again). She rang because we won't see her again for a month, but she knows we've been struggling so just wanted me to know I was right to get this assessment.
Following a term away from school with illness, this last term had been a nightmare trying to get him to go back. He had become incredibly anxious about it, even though he enjoys school once he's there, and is generally liked. His teacher is fantastic and extremely helpful.
He has at least 2 friends who are always delighted to see him, and the whole class was happy when he came back after the term away. He says he gets to the gate and his brain just says "Nope, no way".
We only have a week left, but I was determined to try and end on him going on because otherwise next year will be a nightmare (we are about to have the summer here, so six weeks off).
I am now unsure how much to push because I now have a diagnosis iyswim... plus, the more I read, the more I recognise myself, and I LOATHED school.
Help? Oh, he's 9, extremely bright, and just loves being home. Thanks.
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Just been told DS has Aspergers. How would you deal with school refusal?
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lborgia · 16/12/2018 21:42
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