How to tell if your child should sit 11+

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Title might not be right for the question I wish to ask. Sorry.

My DS is currently in yr3 and has sensory processing disorder, which is affecting his ability to do as well as I think he is capable of. School think highly of him, but do not push the 11+ at all, for anybody.

The SPD, however is probably the absolute problem. Should we just write off the whole idea of the 11+ because of this, or try to tutor at the right time? When is the right time? Should we be staring earlier to compensate, or are we being complete idoits even entertaining the idea?

Are there any puzzles etc we could be doing at home without stressing him out, because that is absolutely not my intention.

He is an avid reader and prefers literacy to Maths.

You may be better off posting this in special needs. Ds has visual sequential memory problems and is in year 3. I've not even thought about 11+ as I think so much can change between now and then. If he needed tutoring from now in order to pass I would think that grammar wasn't the place for him.

If your ds has been assessed isn't the Senco involved in his learning? Ds had separate sessions with the Senco and I was given a list of exercises to do with ds at home.

Thanks MollieO - I have posted in both sections. I remember you from previous conversations about our DS's around reception time.

This came about from a playground conversation (I know, I should know better..!) and I completely agree with the idea that if a child needs huge amounts of tutoring, then they probably aren't really grammer material but....

We are due to see an Ed Psy next week, have just been told that he doesn't have ADHD & that it is his sensory issues that are his main problem. Visual sequential memory problems have been mentioned by his OT, but she just recommended a few games to play with him. There are no seperate lessons at the moment, and in his SATS he scored well (a 3, 2b and 2) despite everything.

I just don't want to fail him. I know I am getting massively anxious about it, so I want to gently do some extra stuff at home if I can,and if it is actually helpful or useful.

TBH, We haven't started thinking about schools, or what is right for hm -I just do not want his options limited.

move to a non grammar area and then its a non issue

Ahh thanks - unfortunately it is an issue, and I'd like to deal with it (just don't want to drive myself mad trying to do so....)