Question about appendix a form for statutory assessment?

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Portage keeps making my dd sound normal and dd does cooperate more with Portage but this mostly because of a few set things like I remove all distractions from the room, I dont play with her younger sister, I make sure there is no noise like tv washing machine.

Its also because dd is now used to the routine that Portage comes she sits down and plays. Also because it is in her house she is always more comfy at home and because Portage is one of the few people dd has let in.

I know Portage will send a report minimising dd difficulties so would it be okay if I explain above the reasons why dd cooperates with Portage and not with other HCP?

bump any opinions are welcome I just want to know if others would explain why Portage are having a easier time.

Sorry me again I think that is a really good idea.There are

Lots of reasons why your dd is more cooperative at home than in a bright busy noisy nursery . Also portage is one on one which is different to how things will be at schoo

Actually Autumnsmum I when I see you I like chatting to you as we are in a similar boat and its nice to know others who understand thanks. very much for replying.

How old is your dd BTW?I dont think you have said to me. I think my dd is older she is nearly 4 she should have started school last September. If she had of started then I would have had no trouble getting a special unit.

Thanks for asking my dd will be four in September.I have a theory that there's a cloning factory for portage workers somewhere.I know it's stating the extremely obvious but will your dds preschool write a report saying how hard she finds noise and groups etc.To me how a child does in a group setting is more relevant to a school placement than how a child does with one to one at home

They will write a report thank you I did ask them. at cloning factory.

Don't assume that the portage worker is working against you. There are lots of positive ways to say something very negative

For example, DD1's portage worker said 'DD1 is a very able climber and is determined to overcome her physical limitations.' Sounds positive, doesn't it?

Later, she says 'DD1 has no apparent sense of danger....'

Combine those sentences, in completely different parts of the report:

"You better watch out, because in a standard MS school, without constant supervision, she'll be over that fence before you know it."

Equally, you too can put negative things in a positive way. You can wax lyrical about the fact that your DD is making so much progress with portage and is thriving on that 1:1, quiet, concentrated environment. It's so amazing to see that indeed DD can concentrate if a) distractions are removed, b) she has a predictable routine with dedicated staff c) she follows a plan d) she is in a familiar environment. This contrasts so much with her behaviour in noisy, unstructured and 'free-play' settings - it's just amazing '

You're saying it all really positively, but the message you're giving is 'she needs these things to progress. You can't achieve that in a MS school - don't even try to say you can.'