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Mainstream vs Special schools for children with ASD's.

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essbeehindyou · 23/05/2007 00:46

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fennel · 26/06/2007 10:26

Essbee, did you ask about what happens if he goes and he or you isn't satisfied?

at the home edding. I really can't see that working for you and ds (and dd). Maybe short term but wouldn't you all go crazy?

RnBee · 26/06/2007 10:35

good luck Esbee. Its such a hard decision. My ds is in a ASD unit attached to a mainstream school. This seems to be working well. He is integrated into MS for PE and some other classes.

I hope you get what your ds needs.

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essbeehindyou · 26/06/2007 17:36

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essbeehindyou · 26/06/2007 19:19

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mummytosteven · 26/06/2007 20:17

I agree. I wonder if you focus on overstimulation etc of environment of R on DS/need for ASD friendly environment, that although academically he does well, without the ASD friendly environment that becomes irrelevant. If you can think of SIMILARITIES between his current school and Ratcliffe to strengthen that?

fennel · 26/06/2007 20:25

Do a draft of your letter and could you post it here for comments?

Maybe focus on how absolutely vital it is for him not to get hassled and overstimulated. And how a calmer environment will in the end aid his learning, even if the school is less academic for the high functioning children (is that the case?).

also didn't you say it might be only for a couple of years as some children integrate back into mainstream? In which case the ICT issues and working to his full potential would be less important. Would he have access to a computer at Oaklands?

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essbeehindyou · 26/06/2007 21:43

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essbeehindyou · 27/06/2007 23:14

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essbeehindyou · 27/06/2007 23:15

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mummytosteven · 27/06/2007 23:22

can you cross refer to anything in his "statement" to back up your points?

also you may wish to report your post to MN to get DS's name out of it!!!!!

mummytosteven · 27/06/2007 23:22

also has any official bod recommended visual timetables?

mummytosteven · 27/06/2007 23:23

think you need to add more as to why school 2 IS more suitable. i.e spell out that they are the opposite of school 1.

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essbeehindyou · 27/06/2007 23:24

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mummytosteven · 27/06/2007 23:24

would also add in something about behaviour re:anxiety etc. so that it sounds like it will be hassle to the school rather than just DS1 if he is not placed where you want him.

mummytosteven · 27/06/2007 23:25

I meant as to whether you could say - his paed recommended it, quote from report, not doubting that visual timetables are a GOOD thing.

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essbeehindyou · 27/06/2007 23:26

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essbeehindyou · 27/06/2007 23:39

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mummytosteven · 27/06/2007 23:40

I would use that quote as the starting point - then pick out why O fulfils it and R doesn't.

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essbeehindyou · 27/06/2007 23:43

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mummytosteven · 27/06/2007 23:46

that would be a heck of a lot of transitions in one day...

mummytosteven · 27/06/2007 23:46

bath then bed for me, e-mail me if you want me before tomorrow night.

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essbeehindyou · 27/06/2007 23:48

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mummytosteven · 27/06/2007 23:50

eeeeeeeeeek. yes, get yourself some rest.

Peachy · 28/06/2007 09:42

esbee

I just had achat with the head at our school yesterda toarrnage HE ing DS3 until Easter, so if you want a chat do e-mail me, i've joined a SN HE group and all that gubbins. You're not really that far from me either (even less so from FIL) so we could meet up and have a chat if that would help? It would be interesting to see your ds and ds1 (also HFA) see if we can swap tips about what has help keep ds1 in his school etc (he also has a statement with 1-1). Let me know if you fancy it any time, a mid pont would be easiest but DH can usually be eprsuaded down for a trip with the tent LOL.

I really can't see that residential is sensible unless you both want it. I have 2 friends with 10 year old ASD kids whoa re looking into it through a combination of choice and despearation, but I think youa re probably like me- finding it hard but not wanting to let go, which is a good thing. ASD kids find it ahrd enough to make bonds after all- those decent ones they have should be nurtured not treated as disposable.

Am wondering if a few posts on the HE SN forum would find you some local he-ers to chat to? Let me know if you think so (no memberships cots or anything) and i'lll CAT you the details.

essbeehindyou · 28/06/2007 18:11

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