So it's a long story ... my son is nearing the end of year 4, has just been referred to pyschology department after a year long wait and seeing an autism paedotrician twice who has mentioned she thinks he may have dispraxia. Hubby and I were convinced she was going to mention Aspergers as he shows clear signs of this. He has poor core strength, hypermobility, balance which are all symptons of dispraxia so we have to wait and see if we get a diagnosis, soon we hope!
So, he really struggles on a social level with his peers at school on a daily basis, they tease, taunt and torment him, he tells us different names everyday and teacher/head master have supported us in some capacity but not enough really. It breaks my heart, my son is so pleasant, well mannered and can talk the hind leg off a donkey and that is the main reason he alienates himself at school bless him!!!
Asked him today who he does get on with in his class of 30 children and he could name just one child ... its really sad.
Apparently although this has not affected him academically too much his class teacher told the school nurse on Friday that he now finds it hard to concentrate and his hand writing is suffering (left handed with hypermobility does not help) ... this is news to us so even more concerned now. Complete lack of communication.
So I am thinking now, do we move him to another school, bullies exist everywhere so will it help?? I really think a smaller class size would really benefit my son but if all schools are 30 pupils there's no point upheaving.
Would appreciate any advice if anyone has similar stories ....