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the Friday night thread...

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signandsmile · 24/06/2011 18:21

Hi everyone, how's life been?

we had first (not done by mummy) hair cut this week, with the application of lots of snacks and our lovely hairdresser, who picked a really quiet time, (and was prepared to take him upstairs to the flat it he didn't cope) ds managed really well, and looks very neat.

DS has also decided he does like flip flops, (didn't like the toe post) and has walked around in them saying 'fippy fops' to himself,

and i have lost (tum tiddy tum tum tum tum!) nearly a stone, (or did I tell you all that last week??) anyway v v proud, (lots more to go tho,) .

and as dh is away i get to keep the computer on this evening and don't have to rush away and watch Dr Who,

OP posts:

EllenJaneisnotmyname · 24/06/2011 23:18

DS had a whole day transition/induction visit this week and came back grinning. He said "It was great!" but no further info. I grilled one of the girls who went with him and they had done a murder mystery, forensic type, logic game where they had to work out who the murderer was from 'clues' left around. He loved this, apparently. They took a packed lunch and ate in the cafeteria, (before the rest of the school) and then had some sort of art lesson in the afternoon. DS not so keen on art. His TA (poor love) accompanied them and one of the secondary's TAs introduced herself to DS as she will be working with him next year. And I know her! She worked in my school last year with a girl with Downs. Small world. I'm not exactly delighted as she is very strict. DS really needs someone with more of a sense of humour, but she's nice enough. If my DS copes in secondary it should give lots of hope to others. He's really quite autistic, not so much Aspie, so while HF he's an obvious target for bullies. I'll let you know...

EllenJaneisnotmyname · 24/06/2011 23:19

Ooh, sorry, no paragraphs.

scartette · 24/06/2011 23:23

I'm actually in Ireland , Ellen, so different system here in that they spend longer in primary. DS has two more yrs to go till sec. school. We were in London for 17 yrs and moved back here 5 yrs ago. I'm Irish and DH is British but I'm very familiar with school system there- my DD was in yr 4 when we left. Its funny isnt it, I sometimes completely forget I'm in another country when I'm on here. Thats why my DH is away- still works parttime in city. So wish I had discovered MN when DS was dx four months ago. It would have been soooo helpful. I will be watching closely to see how both your DCs get on in sec.school. I'm really anxious bout it already. How does your DS feel bout it all. Do you think he will be ok? Moose -no update on other thread- how did it go today?

moosemama · 24/06/2011 23:34

Scartette, I updated a couple of posts back, but will post it again just for you.

Nothing to report really. She had to come out and speak to me today to tell me ds had eaten some cakes and bread containing gluten during some sort of interclass thing at school today and was all smiles. Haven't heard anything from the Head and don't expect I will now.

I think what I worry about more than anything with secondary is getting him to and from every day and moving between classrooms for different subjects. I am pretty sure he won't get the level of 1-2-1 I feel he needs to support him in this, yet he isn't able to remember what happens from one day to the next at his current school, despite them having a rigid timetable 99% of the time.

I also know that if he isn't in the same class as his best friend for every lesson he will be inconsolable - probably to the extent of school refusing. We are trying to gently reduce his reliance on this friend, but they are inseparable and the feeling is mutual really. Of course all that's based on him getting into the local secondary - which is the one that's looking a bit suss about admissions for SEN since becoming an academy, its a whole new set of worries if he has to go to a non-local school.

I am definitely going to have to learn to drive between now and then. I can't see him making it to school on time - or indeed ever - if he has to walk or catch the bus.

Brings me out in a cold sweat just thinking about it.

scartette · 24/06/2011 23:35

I think cross-posting going on here- Or is it too much gin?- That sounds like it went well Ellen. At least you know this TA-its a good start anyway! Well Moose, thats ok news also- was afraid to look in case it went belly-up today. Do keep us posted bout it. Am going now ladies - been fab chatting to you.

moosemama · 24/06/2011 23:37

Just been informed its bedtime by dh. Ah well, at least he's finished watching singing zombies.

He's right, we have a lot to get done this weekend, so no lie in for me in the morning. Harrumph!

Night all.

EllenJaneisnotmyname · 24/06/2011 23:38

Look at 23.04pm for moose's update, scartette.

I think DS is looking forward to big school, but whether the reality is anything like his expectation, we'll have to wait and see. They are a very inclusive, supportive school, which is why I chose it, but you can't plan for what the other children will be like.

Do children stay with one teacher all day up until 13, or is it different again in Ireland. I've got no idea. We'll not be much help with Statements or the like. I only discovered MN in Jan and I so wish I'd found it years ago. I had to find everything out the hard way.

moosemama · 24/06/2011 23:38

Night scartette - have a good weekend. I'll let you know if anything comes of it all.

moosemama · 24/06/2011 23:39

Lol, cross posted again!

Definitely time for bed.

EllenJaneisnotmyname · 24/06/2011 23:40

Oops, more crossing. Looks like I'd better go to bed, then!

scartette · 24/06/2011 23:48

Sorry, back again- just seen your update Moose-I keep getting interrupted by my 14 yr old DD. Thats a big issue isnt it, the going from class to class bit in sec. school for diff. subjects. That will be my lads big stumbling block also- can barely get clothes on in right order somedays!In one way your DS is lucky to have a close friend- wish my lad did- he prefers his own company most of time. It sad! But I see what you mean bout too dependant ! Will need to try coping on his own a bit. It easier said than done though!

moosemama · 24/06/2011 23:53

I am still here too - got sidetracked by the 'what's going on at the barbican' thread.

Just had to say, I discovered ds1 had three pairs of socks on when he went for a bath last Sunday evening. Friday's school socks, Saturday's and Sunday's - and two pairs of pants. How they can expect him to manage his school equipment, timetable and movements around school is beyond me.

Anyway, I really must go to bed now - am beyond shattered after my humungous walk today.

Night again.

scartette · 25/06/2011 00:03

Def going after this- they do same as UK but start bout 5 and do 8 yrs instead of 7. It one of the few things Ireland does well-education. There no statements here- we got a private dx in Feb.as waiting lists too long and once we had that the school gave him an hour a day 1-1 with a resource teacher. We so lucky when I hear bout all ye're probs with statements etc.
But then, UK is a much bigger machine-more complicated! Dont know what support will be like in sec. school though. This all still new to us- school brought prob. to our attention last sept. Got go now- night night!

scartette · 25/06/2011 00:06

DEF going now but chuckling all the way bout all the socks.

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