Hello,
Just wanted some advice and reassurance really. DS (year 2) has had his issues at school (we are currently awaiting a diagnosis of some sort, we've been fighting to get him appropriate support for over 2 years). School suggested him attending alternative provision 3 days a week and returning his mainstream school twice a week and to be with his regular Y2 class so he still feels a part of it. Initially we were apprehensive of the alternative provision but after a few weeks of him being there it does look like its a good idea and is beneficial for him. I'm planning on holding lots of play dates over the summer to keep him in touch with classmates and we've already taken a couple of them out for day trips. He's mainly been quite popular despite his suspected SN.
So yesterday he returned to mainstream school for the day and said he spent playtime alone crying on a bench as his classmates just ran off and ignored him. Even a little girl who he has been good friends with since Reception ran past him with other children. He was bewildered and confused and told me he now hates going back to his class and prefers it at the alternative provision! He always loved school and was happy and always had someone to play with but it seems him going to the alternative provision has ruined his friendships at the other school. Seems it's out of sight out of mind in a way! The other kids didn't even acknowledge he had returned.
I'm so sad and worried about it.
He said to me yesterday "what is wrong with me mummy, why aren't I like the other children?" and my heart almost shattered. He's a lovely, bright and happy boy and kind hearted. We suspect he's on the spectrum with possible PDA. Any reassurance or advice welcome. Thank you