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Advice on management of Autism in school.?

I have a 12 year old son in Secondary school on a part time basis, he has been fully statemented since the age of 6 with 32 hours one to one support. He has been diagnosed as having ADD with Aspergers Syndrome. We are trying to get him some support from the Autism Outreach service but the LEA say his Aspergers is not severe enough to warrant their help. His Consultant Psychiatrist has written to them to suggest that his Statement is amended but they are being very difficult and lax. In the meantime, my son’s difficulties are not being addressed so he is only in school 3 mornings a week. I am now unable to work because of this and feel very very isolated and Stressed. The worst thing is that my son does not even understand that his behaviour is “odd” and because we or the school have no access to Autism Outreach, no one can help him. I would greatly appreciate any advice. Thanks.

In WRITING request a re-evaluation. If the district refuses, contact your state and file a complaint, then they will do it. If you place the requst in writing, by law they need to do it. The district has a certain amount of school days to get back to you regarding your request. Have your psychiatrist fill in portions of the re-evaluation in parent input along with yours. Be sure to have the district to include all or some of it.

If your son is out of school, then you are not doing him any service, only making it easier for your district to deal with the issue, your son needs support-whether behavioral intervention, one to one assistance or special education with modifications. Your own personal therapists, psychiatrist, pediatrician have very little effect on school law, even if he/she really knows your son. Unfortunately, that is the way it is. Use your supports for home and have goals and objects along with the “how” to do it in your IEP.
If you continue to call the LEA everyday, along with placing everything in writing, and allow your son to fail, yes I just said that, then they will need to do something. In the mean time, place supports in at home so your son can access academics and behavioral support. You may want to increase your time with the psychiatrist to get the help you need for outside the home. It is never easy, keep your chin up and God Bless.
You can email me privately if you like.

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