Hi Babies (and thanks others :-) )
DS1 is now 8 (Yr 3).
Nursery wasn't too bad a year. Major area of concern in school was food (as it was at home). I was already seeking advice at this point. 2 weeks in and nursery teacher said he either couldn't hear or was ignoring her (both! = grommets sorted hearing part).
Reception year - learning was very slow, didn't access the curriculum until the end of reception. clothing issues, seemed to play alone.
yr 1 various things came to light. he would come home and explode basically. Looking back he showed signs of literal interpretation (not doing as he was asked), processing issues (as previous), social/communication issues (rude), and defiance (literal interpretation (go in the corner and read a book! no, why? cos I can't read!)) sat aong during playtimes alone!
yr 2 - all of the above and more intensified
Year 3 all the above and OCD! which he had shown signs of before in school. just that they weren't recognised.
Now making very little progress' hes at level 2 in year 3 which I know isn't dead bad but not gr8 and is actually not improving now. he is also refusing (too upset) to take part in many activities.
TBH. In yr 2 I went to HT. that's when we got the diagnosis (1 of 5) for DS1. I think 2 points were significant. I) a phone call to parent partnership when they actually rang the head and had a word. also 2) CAMHS professionals phoning school and supporting at Multi agency meetings.
NOW, we have full support!!!