They’re seeking autism specialist school

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DS 5yrs diagnosed ASD, ADHD and social communication disorder. In mainstream reception class, been awful, school have agreed can’t meet need. He has been discussed at a LA panel meeting and Autism specialist school is being sought.
Im so anxious about what this exactly means - so a school specialising in educating autistic children? He is academically able, friendly and sociable, but very dependent on routine and massive social communication issues, becoming very disregulated in school, running about, starting to lash out (at staff, not at kids). I’m worried about the type of school he could be sent to. I’d really appreciate anyone with experience giving advice or words of wisdom please! Thankyou x

Hi me again 👋🏻 😂
I’m just wondering (overthinking) - if the LA have said they are seeking placement at an autism specialist school, does this literally mean they are looking for a school that is solely for the education of autistic children, or a generic specialist school for many types of SEN including autism?
thanks everyone for your responses, I do really appreciate the advice/guidance x

A generic SS isn’t an ASD specialist school. However, who knows what the LA really means. They could easily mean a special school who admits autistic pupils among other needs. What LAs say and what they do isn’t always the same thing.

This is purely me ranting now but this is so stressful, and has been for 2 years now.
I hate the constant uncertainty and the inability to rely on anyone who is supposed to be there to support my son.