Asd/aspergers

Momof3 DD found out about the letter because the class teacher told her. Education al psychologist visited on Friday, met with DD first and explained whole process,then DD had meeting with the head teacher. When I saw DD later that day she seemed so much more positive as now she knows the steps that will be taken and how the whole process will work. DGS will continue to do half days with some work to do at home with DD. Of course we will continue to suport in anyway we can. DD has made doctors appointment for herself as she feels she needs support with the stressful situation, but things feel more positive. At parent evening this week she was assured that he is doing very well academically, ahead of many of his peers it seems. Thankyou all for your kind words.

Luckygirl I've said before that a diagnosis of ASD is not a label but a signpost to appropriate support and understanding. The diagnosis implies a pretty specific set of approaches that can really help a child: Structure, predictability, calm and enlightened carers ie families and teachers who understand how ASD impacts on style of thinking and resultant learning strategies.
Not easy to provide in a noisy, busy mainstream school but with support and the will it's possible. However, there are staffing and therefore funding implications. Definitely problematical in today's economic climate!