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Help for ASD DD12, struggling in secondary

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FairRedRobin · 16/11/2024 15:54

My daughter is 12 years old and diagnosed ASD, ADD, dyspraxia and mild learning difficulties associated with these. She was ok in mainstream primary with a lot of support. Started mainstream secondary in Yr7 and had massive meltdowns, resulting in being suspended and was out of school for rest of the year. In Yr8 then we moved to a small private school who said they specialised in SEN but turns out that’s not the case and she is struggling again. Does anyone have any recommendations for schools in NW London/Middlesex/Watford area where she may be able to get the support that she needs to access learning? I have found a lot of schools are very male oriented and she doesn’t seem to get on well with boys.

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Kta7 · 16/11/2024 16:30

Sorry to hear this OP. DD2 is same age and autistic and has had terrible difficulty accessing secondary school (she’s now at an online school) so I understand a bit of what you’re all going through.

Would the Holmewood School be worth a look do you think? https://www.thsl.org.uk

You could also try posting this in the SEND section. Good luck…

The Holmewood School London

The Holmewood School is an independent day school for neurodivergent children and young people aged from 7 to 19 who have a primary diagnosis of Autism.

https://www.thsl.org.uk

muminherts · 16/11/2024 16:37

OP I’m going to pm you

FairRedRobin · 16/11/2024 17:11

Thanks so much, really appreciate the replies. I wish it was easier for her, I worry so much about her future 😢 I will keep a note of the suggestions for when her EHCP is reviewed in Jan and I can make applications for her to move.

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