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Binfullofmaggotsonthe45 · 16/02/2011 21:12

Hi,

Don't really know where to start, and please don't flail me for this but I need to get some POV and figured the mums here could help.

My ds5 started a school after an international move ly. It is a small school and he has 3 classmates and the whole school has around 30 pupils. ds is in the youngest class all the other kids are older.

After the first month he broke down one evening and said that a boy was bullying him - hitting him and name calling. He told me who it was. The next morning It was my turn for the school run. As I took ds into school the older boy in question ran up to him and started shouting right in his face and name calling. DS got very upset (very self conscious in front of big kids anyhow). So something didn't feel right, from my pov a bully wouldn't do this in front of a kids mum.

So I went to the head and told him about the situation and asked if the boy perhaps had Aspergers. This was the case, and following some meetings an extra assistant was arranged and the kids had a talk in school. Turns out that the lad has been thrown out of 3 other schools (private) as I don't think they wanted the extra expense of special care, and perhaps this was upsetting the profit margins I don't know. Hmm

So the school proposed plan has worked so far. Except tonight my ds beaks down again as the boy has been smashing up the younger DC's games and toys and making fun and taunting. He has injured a few of his peers, but I think as they understand why this lad acts as he does they overlook his behaviour.

I have told my son to go to the assistant ( where they are during playtime I don't know) to tell them. I think the fact that this boy is quite tall and large is perhaps a little overwhelming for my ds and classmates as he is very physical with them.

I just want to know from parents with dc's with Aspergers, what do you think should be happening to protect my ds and ensure this lad is being supported? My son usually likes him, they share a lot of interests and He is such a likeable lad. I don't want him to be removed from the school, just because it is too much trouble to have him there. So what would you expect the school to do?

Have met his parents once btw, as they both work really long hours so don't do the school run.

I have to go back to school tomorrow and mention this again. So I would appreciate some feedback please?

I imagine in the UK or even state schools here there is a support network in place, but not in the international/private sector.

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NeverThoughtItWould · 16/02/2011 23:10

Noticed you've no replies yet. Not in similar situation - but your priority has got to be your child and not being concerned about the child with AS. Sounds like not enough is being done to protect your child at school and I think you need to address that.

Binfullofmaggotsonthe45 · 17/02/2011 00:24

Thanks for your reply never.

Of course from my side I am concerned as one child in ds' class had to go to hospital with an injury. I don't want my son to be injured etc.

He isn't scared, just upset. I think I need a way of explaining to him from a diff perspective.

We tell him that this child doesn't do it on purpose, isn't being nasty etc and to tell the teacher. My ds likes him so I think he gets confused and upset by his behaviour.

However I don't want this child removed from the school, I would just think he needs some assistance during play times etc.

Would just be interested to hear more about aspergers and how kids with it are supported in mainstream uk schools, as I haven't really come across the situation before.

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MadameSin · 18/02/2011 09:04

Bin post on Special Needs:Children rather than here ... more activity and many parents with children dx with Aspergers

Binfullofmaggotsonthe45 · 18/02/2011 18:13

Thanks Madame good tip

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