Just to let those of you know who have been brill on giving me advice or just the ear!!! , ds has had formal diagnosis now. He has asd, tourettes, dyspraxia and sensory intergation disorder. I am still happy to keep him away from school (as he is refusing to ever go back, and I feel they have never been understanding to his problems, rather enjoyed looking at him as a naughty boy 'as he had not had an official diagnosis'UNTIL NOW). Our GP sent a letter covering this. Where do I go from here??? I have applied for a statement of education, as I want him to go to this brilliant 'special needs' school, but they can only take a child with a statement. Do I have the right to keep him away from the school in question??? Do I need to contact LEA and advise them he will not be going back????? I'm not sure how to go about things......And know that no doubt a lot of you mums have gone through the same dilemma. Will await your replys xxx clarisa xx