Hi all looking for some advice and people experiences in similar situations.
I have a soon to be 3 year old awaiting autism diagnosis. He is very intelligent, has been able to count to 20 and knew all his abcs including phonetic, colours and shapes before he was 2 he now knows so many animals ive had to watch programes myself to learn more and all their sounds. He has trouble communicating and doesnt try to talk or have conversations just enjoys naming things hes interested in. He struggles socially and has been going to nursery since january this year to try and help. He has fonally started to settle quickly when there and now tolerates other children being next to him playing etc although i definetly dont find this when hes out and about with me and self harms or headbuts me or other children if they come near him or into his area such as the park. We have managed to up him to 3 days a week for two hours as theres been alot of meltdowns along with way. Hes supposed to be going to mainstream in april and im really concerned. He currently attends nursery in the afternoon as its alot quieter and he has his favourite play worker. The thought of him being in a class of 30 with one teacher just doesnt sound like its going to be the support he needs but then i worry if i dont try it i might hold him back. I know obviously there is going to be a meeting soon in regards to wether they think he will need an ehcp etc. Im just asking if anyone has been through similar and what they decided and what was the outcome?
Thank you in advance!