Background
DS is almost 4. He’s been under Senco at nursery since he was about 18 months old. We were told it was for his speech so we took him to speech therapy. He’s made huge improvements and is being discharged.
Due to his speech delay and a couple of other social issues, he was referred for a paediatric assessment for ASD. He had his assessment and was discharged straight away with no further referrals needed.
He is still under senco at nursery. Last week they contacted me and said they have concerns about how he deals with bigger groups and could they organise a meeting with senco, parents and the local authority who could perhaps assist with the transition to school.
We had the meeting, and I was introduced to a woman from the complex needs team. I wasn’t told she would be there.
She has reviewed my son’s paperwork and nursery have said that he is functioning at the level of a two year old...I was gobsmacked by this as it is definitely not the case. He is fully potty trained, does not stop talking, is in control of emotions and imaginary play. He’s honestly a lovey kid to have around.
The complex needs team have also spoken to his pre-school and they’ve marked him as age appropriate in 90% of the targets.
I just don’t understand what nursery will get out of this? Why would they have him functioning so low when he clearly isn’t? I feel like I’m constantly fighting for him when there doesn’t seem to be anything to fight about!