dyspraxia

[chivers1977]

my son is waiting for his appointment at the cdc but both school and I think he has dyspraxia. I have just been speaking with the senco and she advises that they can't remind him to wipe after going to the toilet as it will single him out. is this right? he is in year 1 in mainstream school.

No, it's not right.

There is no legal thing that says 'they can't single out a child'.

They couldn't actually help him with his toileting at this stage, but they can give him a verbal reminder before he uses the toilet.

However - is this a fight you really want to fight? (In the 'pick your battles' frame of mind). How often does he need to wipe himself at school? How catastrophic will it be if he doesn't?

He won't be the only Reception child who doesn't do this....

Indigo is right pick your battles,you will have plenty,i did and still do.

keep a daily diary of issues you come across that day that upset or annoy you.If the toilet issue is happening frequently then tackle it.

you are right. there will be more things that I do need to fight for. they are going to deal with the food round this face after school dinners.

sorry am using my phone. it just feels that I have to stick.up for him all the time and maybe this is just my maternal instinct kicking in with the new thought of him having dyspraxia and having a learning difficulty when 3 weeks ago he was just "lazy " or "stubborn"

Its the most natural thing t do t stick up f your children.You are his best advocate.I been battling with schools and paeds f 2 yrs now.I even offered t go into school as a volunteer t help ds[dyspraxia] in the class but they "poo poo'd it"

Do lots a reading on Dyspraxia try Amanda Kirby and madeline portwood books.You will know your sons strengths and weaknesses better than anyone.Get an OT assessment too.

The Dyspraxia foundation has loads a info f parents and school.They great t talk too.The more you know the better and the more you will understand the condition.

Good luck