Dd 12 just started secondary school. She was diagnosed with ASD and ADHD aged 10. She has just started a selective secondary school and is really struggling. She is awaiting a statement (we are about 12weeks in) so no assistant but thankfully gets 2 x 3 hour assisted classes per week.
It seems her concentration is terrible, she cannot write and listen at the same time so keeps missing instructions. She says some of the teachers don't stop talking so again it is hard for her to concentrate. She obviously passed the admissions test (computerized CAT) but seems to be behind everyone else. It is early days yet, she is very happy there (much to the surprise of everyone) but I'm wondering how patient the school will be until her statement comes through? Before anyone says to change schools there isn't actually another one with spaces.
Any experience with a child with ASD who has struggled academically?