We've finally managed to secure an EHCP Needs Assessment for our dd, who appears 'fine at school'. We've just heard that the EP will see her in school next week, and he wants to speak to us about our views and how we think she can be supported at school.
The trouble is, she's currently going through a really easy, settled, happy phase (which is obviously great!) largely as a result of a really proactive teacher, who seems very clued up (a marked difference to our experience with the senco).
Until now, we've had our experiences at home questioned and have been made to feel like we're making a mountain out of a molehill because she is largely meeting expectations and has no obvious learning difficulties or behavioural difficulties at school. She's a Coke Bottle Effect child and when she's severely emotionally disregulated due to anxiety, we endure clothing/ school refusal, as well as physical and verbal aggression.
We've come a long way, mainly due to self research, learning and sheer bloody mindedness. My concern now though is that I almost feel like as it's currently under control, we won't be able to evidence anything. She's a child who appears not to struggle until she hits a wall and her mental health begins to break down from the effort.
Has anyone in a similar situation had an EP assessment? What will happen? I'm beginning to doubt myself and think perhaps her needs can be met through existing provision. But then I remember how low the lows are, and want to ensure we do everything possible to avoid that happening in future.