DS (6 and undergoing ASD assessment) has a variety of needs which affect him at school - predominantly the need for routine, consern about change of teachers etc, hypotonia/hypermobility, coordination and sensory issues.
The paediatricians have confirmed the hypotonia/hypermobility but we are still waiting for OT/SALT apps and a ASD assessment by the social communications group.
My question is , in the meantime, should DS be registered as having SEN? What do you need to show to fall into that category? He is doing fine academically and I think the school don't see the need or at least that is what I am assuming. Is there any benefit to me pushing for him to be recognised as having SEN and having an IEP?
I feel it is difficult because I raise things like the hypotonia/hypermobility and the way it will affect his writing but the answer is 'none of the children are very good at this age'. I feel this is not taking into account the additional problems he will have but I feel like I'm being a pushy moaney mother contacting the teachers all the time about a whole variety of issues.
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debs40 · 20/09/2009 00:31
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