Ds in Foundation stage1, meeting this afternoon with teacher regarding behaviour - not sure what to expect or what interventions they may put in place - anyone with SN (behaviour) knowledge out there?

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Ds is only 3.3, and to cut a long story short is having severe difficulties settling down in FS1 - Is stubborn, refuses to speak in sentences whist there, shouts,, grunts, has no awareness of personal space, pushes, hits, throws toys etc (at home is is ok as he is an only child s0 has no need to share or fight for attention)

Have been asked to come in for a formal meeting this afternoon, after having several informal chats with the staff, so want to be forewarned!!)

I am a teacher myself - but with older ks1 and ks2 children but teach in a different school and am part time.

I really don't know what to do with him anymore or how to help in regards to nursery. I have been on mn before- and people have been helpful - but haven't posted on SN before.

TIA

HOw long has he been in a nursery setting?

I would expect them to draw up a simple IEP tbh so you know what is being worked towards.

PP

Have you ever seen a developmental paediatrician regarding your son?. Your GP can refer you to such a person.

Nursery can set up an IEP for him (individual education plan) but cannot make any diagnosis.

I agree with the last post. It is worth a referral to community paediatrics as they will help refer on to any agency that can help you. You can go through your GP or nursery can refer via the school nurse or health visitor. Early intervention is key. It is really positive that your nursery are having the meeting and hopefully you will feel reassured.

Had the meeting, and the outcome of which is mainly observations which they are now recording in his own book, and an intervention for his fine and gross motor control in order for him to gain an awareness of his actions and control over his arms/legs/personal space. Which I am a little surprised at, as I think he actually has awareness over what he is doing, and I think his fine motor skills are good - he can draw circles/triangles, catch and throw tennis balls with some accuracy etc

Anyway, they are going to continue to monitor until Easter, before moving to IEP or IBP, and further interventions.

Does this sound right?

Oh and he has been at nursery since September (FS1)

They sound as though they are on the case and the ovservations, IEP are both good. He's so young and could just be struggling to 'cope' socially.

How is he in social situations - palydates/playgrounds etc?

You may find yourself down the referal route just to check if there is anything underlying that maybe contributing to his behaviour.

Have they involved the Ed Psych in the IEP process? If not, ask to have her meet him on her next visit.