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Signs of autism at home but not at school

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ChantellePerry · 14/10/2022 20:38

My son has loads of autistic traits and sensory difficulties and has done since a very young age. I have documented all this, I also have lots of pictures & videos.

My sons school are saying the haven’t noticed anything and they always tell me he has had a good day.
I struggle to get my son to school everyday and after school my son has meltdown after meltdown, he doesn’t want anyone anywhere near him or even looking at him, he will constantly repeat words/phrases and stims loads etc.

I don’t know what to do because school are part of the diagnostic process and if my son isn’t displaying any of this at school then how do I get my son the help he needs?

Is there anyone else experiencing the same problem?

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Thatsnotmycar · 14/10/2022 21:13

This is actually quite common. DC mask at school and fall apart at home, it is called the coke bottle effect. A good assessment will understand this.

ghostsandpumpkinsalready · 19/10/2022 17:42

My child is the same but outside agencies see it clearly and school are just choosing to ignore the difficulties!

autienotnaughty · 30/10/2022 05:12

What's the diagnosis process in your area? Is it through school or can you go through gp? Have you spoken to senco? It is common for children to mask at school but it would like your child is overwhelmed so school may be missing signs of this.

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