DS is 3 years and 8 months, and we have our first pediatrician appointment next week, on our way to a probable ASD diagnosis. Bit nervous about it, so any advice there would be welcome, but what I really asking about is how things are likely to go once he starts school (he go to a school nursery class in September).
The thing is, although he is definitely affected, his struggles are all related to social development or sensory issues. Academically (if you can apply that word to 3year olds) he is doing well. Sorry for the mum brag but possibly even above average. There are a few areas where he's has/had obsessive interest, and as a result is more knowledgeable than most adults. But even outside of his interests he's doing quite well, he knows his numbers and most letter sounds, just starting to blend.
I suppose my concern is his school will either look at his academic ability and decide he's doing fine, so not offer any support. Or will look at his social/behavioural issues and lower their expectations, so he doesn't reach his potential. Does anyone have any experience of this? And if so would you mind sharing how you managed to strike a balance?
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ForeverBubblegum · 24/06/2020 10:19
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