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Having a TA but subtle?

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Igottaproblem · 18/09/2013 06:15

My 4 year old DS has now got a statement with a 1:1
Has anyone any experiences to share about whether this makes a child stand out?
There are other TAs in class and it is a big class so in some ways it won't
But she is due to meet us in the playground at drop off every morning and I think this will draw attention to DS
(I think he would cope with running in on his own after a couple of weeks)

Am I worrying over nothing?

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claw2 · 18/09/2013 10:11

I should imagine having no TA and not coping would draw more attention to him.

Im sure the TA would be happy to be flexible after a couple of weeks, if you think he could he cope with going in on his own or maybe just back off a bit and be present for if he doesn't cope.

StarlightMcKenzie · 18/09/2013 16:53

Stand out to who? The other parents or the children?

I imagine at age 4 the TA will most likely be helping with other children who find separating from their parents hard too tbh.

racetothebottom · 18/09/2013 17:04

Not so much a problem at this age but it can be very tricky as the child gets older (junior school age) especially if they are self-aware.

However, alot depends on the TA.

PoshCat · 18/09/2013 17:43

I used to worry about this. I don't at all now. DD2 is oblivious and I couldn't give a rat's arse what anyone else thinks.

Igottaproblem · 18/09/2013 20:13

Thanks everyone, that's really helpful. I was just logged on to post this question then was very surprised to find I had already done so first thing this morning, my memory must be going!
I'll chat about it with them tomorrow about how best to do things & try and not care so much about what others think. I hadn't thought about the future as they become more self-aware so thank you for pointing that out. Really appreciate all the replies.

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PoshCat · 18/09/2013 21:42

My DD is only just turned 5. She's oblivious at the moment as are her classmates. Their parents probably aren't. I can't worry about them.

The children in her class (year 1) are totally accepting of my DD, despite her having severe language delay/disorder and a probable ASD diagnosis.
There will be a time (I hope) where she either fits in or is accepted and accepts who she is but my priority for now is that she has a brilliant 1:1 support. If it's not subtle help to others then fair enough.

But I totally "get" how you feel.

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