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Autistic child in mainstream, bit child possible exclusion

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jealiebaby · 26/01/2009 10:14

Hi,
I have a 4 year old ASD DS who has just started mainsteam reception 3 weeks ago. In the last week he has bitten 2 children. He has full time 1-1 support but I know that at least one of the occasions took place when she was on her break.
One of the childs parents has complained about the biting and has been up to the school more than once to talk about it. The Head is now talking about possible exclusion if it happens again.
I really don't want to have to move him to another school because he is really enjoying it and even starting to make freinds (sort of!!). He is amazingly intellegent and is reading above key stage 2 and doing Maths from the year above him, so I am really concerned about what will happen to him if he cant stay there.
Does anyone know what my rights are, what the rights of the parent who is complaing is, or what might happen if he is excluded?
Thanks x

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Littlefish · 26/01/2009 11:22

The school need to speak to Special Services (or whatever they're called) about temporarily amending his statement. Alternatively, the school needs to find a way to ensure that until he has settled in, he is supported throughout the school day. He's only just started at school for goodness sake - they're not even giving him time to settle in.

Speak to Parent Partnership - you can get their number via your LEA. They can support you in meetings with the school and with your own rights.

Also IPSEA can help I think.

I am feeling very on your behalf.

MaryBS · 26/01/2009 11:05

My sympathies. He is so young... does he understand?

This may help:

www.nas.org.uk/nas/jsp/polopoly.jsp?d=1215&a=11085

Plus you could try calling the helpline to ask them for advice.

I agree, moving school isn't a good idea, especially if he is enjoying it.