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DH1 who is in year 3 has refused to go to school again today. The last time was before the shcool holidays. Other days I've had to drag him in, but as I had DD with me this morning I couldn't. Actually, I don't think I could have anyway. Immediately after Easter he was fine. We cone lots of learning at home together today.I just don't know what my next move is.

Is there anything going on at school like another child picking on him. I would try and fund out why he doesn't want to go. There may be issues at school.

Was everything fine before Easter?

Things were bad before Easter, but we put it down to our house move. Once he realised his word hadn't fallen apart in a the new house he settled down. He's been reluctant to go to school before. He seemed very unhappy in reception, but because he was so much smaller I could force his clothes on, and carry him onto the class room, then run! He now remebers reception with great fondness.. He did say he didn't like music, so he was alowed to use the computer instead for a couple of weeks, then his class teacher accompanied him to the lesson. She has ofered again, but he said he was fine to go alone. He's desperate to go go-karting, and I've told him if he goes to school for two weeks he can go karting, but he's adamant about not going. It seems to be the transition of moving from home to school, rather than being bullied or anyting when he gets there. I think It's part of his (possible) AS

Are school aware of the problems you are having?

What's AS?

Aspergers Syndrome. Yes, the school are aware. Were all at a loss as what to do.

Could the physical journey between home and school be difficult for him to cope with ?

Is it more like the transition from home rules to school rules that's upsetting him ?

I think it is the transition. I think it's all part of the AS. If he stays enroled in school we'll be able to (hopefully) get an LEA (I think) diagnosis. He needs a diaognosis if he is to survive high school. He's far brighter than I am, and I know I'll struggle to keep him academically challenged in a couple of years.