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fightingthezombies · 16/11/2010 19:13

Ds (10) suspected AS and very good vocabulary since 2. Has numerous traits such as taking things literally,struggling to follow instructions,appearing rude etc...
Came home today complaining he has been in trouble yet again. Talking in assembly so told to stop (fair enough) then given a final warning - he said o.k. and was then told not to answer back. He replied that he wasn't answering back,just saying o.k, then went on to say to teacher that her idea of answering back was different to his. Teacher then replied " well you usually get into trouble for answering back don't you?" Angry. Yes, I know he needs to learn to say the right things to teachers but they know he has social difficulties and aren't helping at all. Just wanted to vent really.

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moosemama · 18/11/2010 13:59

Oh no fighting! Its just so relentless isn't it. If your ds is anything like mine this will have been building up since the first injustice. The stress of not being able to get them to understand his point of view and having them tell him its him who in the wrong just piles up and up.

I really hope they pull their finger out when the sm is done and give your ds the support and understanding he deserves and is in fact entitled to.

Meeting isn't until 2.45. Am just sitting down with a decaff coffee and trying not to stress.

fightingthezombies · 18/11/2010 14:26

Thanks Moosemama. I have had more bad news today (won't mention here) and don't feel that I can keep on fighting much longer.

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moosemama · 18/11/2010 17:20

I am so sorry to hear that. I know the feeling well.

I know you don't feel like you can keep on fighting, but you can and you will. You've already shown what strength you have. Fighter by name, fighter by nature - not because you want to, but because you have to.

I know its not much real help, but am sending your lots of virtual cake, chocolate and wine along with a huge helping of love and light and some very unmnetty ((hugs)).

fightingthezombies · 18/11/2010 17:23

Thanks.How was the meeting then?

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moosemama · 18/11/2010 17:44

Well, I am in shock - it went really well!

First of all it ran over by over an hour! Grin I think we covered everything and got some really good outcomes.

The teachers seemed very defensive when we first arrived - as were we - but I think after a while we all started to realise we were all saying the same things and agreeing with each other and it ended up feeling like we were on the same side.

Feels like we made some really good progress actually.

I have to hand it to the Headmaster, he came up with the goods and even offered extra equipment funded by the school off his own back. Stuff that I wouldn't have dared ask for in a million years.

He's been allocated an Alphasmart for typing his classwork and they've agreed to buy a couple of other bits that would make his life easier - and I didn't even have to ask, it was the Head's suggestion. Shock

They are going to do a sort of 'circle of friends' thing in conjuction with our lovely EPs.

The permanent lunch time supervisors who are there daily are going to be introduced to him and he will be told that he can go to them with any problems, concerns or worries. They have apparently all had some SEN awareness training.

They have agreed he can use the pc at home to do his homework.

We are working together with them and the EPs to develop his daily diary to incorporate strategies to help with his school related anxiety.

They are very keen for him to attend the residential school trip and had already discussed how they could make sure he doesn't become anxious about it (eg making sure he shares a room and activity group with his one and only friend).

They have finally formally referred him the CLD Inclusion Team and they are coming in to observe him next week.

All the targets set were measurable and achievable.

Couldn't have gone better really. I am still in shock!

Such a relief. I think we had a very rocky/bumpy start with the school failing to recognise ds's problems and then not doing enough to help once they were identified. So, they really did need me to do the all the legwork and pushing to get ds's problems noticed, but now he's in the system, they seem to genuinely want to help and are going to try really hard to accommodate his needs and support him.

I feel like I can finally 'come down' for the first time in weeks - or possibly months!

I really hope you get the same when your ds's sm is finalised.

fightingthezombies · 18/11/2010 17:49

That's great news Moosemama. Did you get to hand out your file of paperwork to teacher or was it not necessary?

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moosemama · 18/11/2010 18:02

I wussed out decided that while relations were good, I wouldn't rock the boat.

Actually, I forgot all about it until just before the end, then it didn't feel like the right moment. At least I have it on standby I suppose.

NatalieJane · 18/11/2010 18:11

Sorry to butt in but just wanted to say how pleased I was read your udate Moosema, we are right at the beginning of this fight, and I have heard so many scary tales, it is nice to finally see a good one :)

Well done to you, all of your hard has paid off, and I really hope that they get the measures in place ASAP, and your DS finds it all that bit easier x

NatalieJane · 18/11/2010 18:13

Sorry, typing too fast and missed out whole words Blush up date, and all of your hard work has paid off... time for bed already I think!

moosemama · 18/11/2010 18:29

Thank you NatalieJane. Smile Just have to make sure its all carried out now. I think I'm safe to allow myself a couple of days breather now though. Wink

Just goes to show you. I thought our school was the pits and we stood no chance of getting him the support he needs, let alone the equipment. Lovely to be proved wrong for a change. Grin

Can I be a bit nosey? Am probably wrong, but are you NatalieJane from our antenatal thread? I always remember your name, as its the same as the one we wanted for dd. (She ended up with a different first name, although she's still Jane in the middle, iyswim.)

PolarEyes · 18/11/2010 18:42

Sorry things are a bit poo fighting. hope the statement brings a new wave of understanding and support for your DS. I am battling with DS1's school atm and already finding it draining. They seem to acknowledge his difficulties but at the same time just want him to get over it!

fightingthezombies · 18/11/2010 18:59

Thanks Polareyes. It's all worse than poo actually and things can't get much worse. Hope your troubles get better soon too.

Bear
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PolarEyes · 18/11/2010 19:42

Sad that doesn't sound good fighting. Bear

NatalieJane · 19/11/2010 12:44

Fighting, hope things seem a bit easier to overcome today? (Sorry if that sounds a little trite? I don't mean it to be, but I have no advice because we're right at step 1)

Moosema, I was on Nov. 2006 (though he stayed put till the December) and then sort of on the January 2009 (though he came in the December as well! - Busy month coming up!) :)

moosemama · 19/11/2010 14:26

Thought so, I was on Jan 2009 with dd. Smile

Fighting, hope you are having a better day today and the weekend treats you kindly as well.

fightingthezombies · 19/11/2010 16:55

Thanks Natalie/Moose. Had a little bit better day today and at least it's the weekend Smile. Hope you have a good one!

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