It's good to know these are probably the emotions everyone goes through at this time then sphil!
I suppose the anxiety about this has been building up slowly for years, knowing you have yet another huge battle to fight. I kept putting it off and trusting the school when they said they were going to apply, but can't have this hanging over us for any longer.
At this moment I do think mainstream is right for her, I just need to prepare myself for the constant battles for therapy. We pay privately for SALT, which I will more than likely continue with, but we can't afford sessions weekly like they advise. Recently we have only been seeing them ever few months to check on progress and change targets- the regular SALT sessions are done throughout the day at home and in the little time Amelia is with her LSA. (The LSA did a Symbol course earlier on in the year and they feel confident that they can meet Amelia's needs!!!)
As for OT, one of the top Therapists at the CDC said to a group of Mums that she could see why they felt their children with DS needed any OT!!!!
It's gonna be a long time coming, but I will get there. I am considering looking into some training myself, perhaps become some sort of asssistant....not sure which field to persue yet.
I 've thought of Signalong, Symbol (SALT) or OT! But prehaps these just won't be realistic for me to achieve!
At least I would have an better knowledge and be able to give Amelia her therapy myself!!!
Right. Moan over, cuppa tea in hand, let's get back to the drawing board and check this supporting evidence again!!