Hi there - my 7yr old son was diagnosed with high functioning autism (Aspergers) last summer. We’ve only just received an invite for ‘Talkability’ classes.
For context, my son’s ASD is very borderline - he appears like an NT child. His diagnosis only really reveals itself in school where he’s struggled to sit still/be quiet during lesson time (he’s a ‘class clown’ type of kid). He has many friends and does well in social situations with other children (just the usual squabbles, no violence or other extremes of stubbornness/inflexibility). At home, he’s fine - apart from a tendency to be overly silly sometimes and get distracted easily, he’s a good, happy, chilled-out kid who is fairly easy to parent.
The Talkability classes will take place during the work week but my husband and I work full-time. The classes are also a least a 45min journey away. My question is, are the classes helpful? I could arrange with work to take the time off to go but it will be very disruptive. His social communication is fine with us at home.