Your prayers would be appreciated

I will continue to hold your Grandson in my prayers Doodle x

annie and all of you who have kindly included my DGS in your prayers, I would like to let you know that today, first day back was "OK" One day I know but a start. I will continue to pray for all your GC and I thank you all for your prayers for mine.

Yes greenfinch how true. In fact all the children who are bullied for whatever reason. So many need our prayers. Thank you all.

How right in are Greenfinch
As a family we are still on a learning curve,
My little grandson is only three years old and is already supporting his older brother and puts up with more than any little one should.
He has his own health problem.

He is a blessing for our little family.

I think you’re right about not forgetting siblings greenfinch, school can be cruel place for all sorts of reasons. I heard a sad story the other day about a troubled teenage lass who is currently an inpatient in a mental health unit. Her younger sibling was due to start at the same secondary school this week and he’s worried he’ll be teased if other pupils realise they are related.

I think we need also to pray for the siblings of children with autism who often get teased/ bullied because of it.

It breaks my heart reading these posts.
Before I became ill, I taught in a primary school, where we had a high number of children with autism. A major part of my remit was supporting them.
Our LEA had a policy of total inclusion, but there was little support available. It was disgraceful.

I will be praying for all the children mentioned in this thread. I hope all including my DGS make their way in this life. At this young age they don't want to be seen as 'different' and just want to fit in.
cherrytree I feel for you and the sadness of your little GS who had no one to play with at lunchtime. If it is of any comfort I will tell you that my son was very shy and often on his own at infant school. As he got older her made some good friends. As an adult now with children of his own he has a number of really good friends including those he made in secondary school who have been his friends for over 20 years now. I know how your heart breaks for their sadness but lots of children including those who are not autistic have periods of loneliness.
Keep your spirits up and I will pray for all of your GC along with mine.

Praying for all those with autism starting secondary school this week.My grandson started yesterday but has not spoken much about his day.His school has an autistic unit but he is so embarrassed about it because it singles him out as different.I know exactly how you feel cherrytree.I would be exactly the same.

Including your gs, doodle, as I pray for 2 of mine who have also started high school this week and my teenage gd who has just been diagnosed with ASD. It’s a tough old world out there and even more so for those youngsters who’re that bit more vulnerable. x

Praying for your GS today Doodle as he returns to school x

Praying today for your grandson and all children being bullied. I would keep badgering the head teacher - if we don’t turn around these children at school they will grow up terrorizing everyone - wotk colleages, spouse, children, etc. I think that the lack of religion is partly to blame so we need to somehow introduce morality in another way. (There is a good series on radio 4 on this subject at the moment). I have also heard of a programme called ‘The Virtues Project’ which has been used in a few schools.

I second that Cherrytree

Doodle adding my prayers for DGS.

Tonight I am so sad.
My little DGS went smiling in to first day back to school today.
My DD picked him up from school to the news that he had been bitten on the ear by another child.
At bedtime he was tearful and told his mum that nobody would play with him at lunch time.
I am devastated and can't sleep for worrying about him he is only just turned 5.
At the moment he has a working diagnosis for Autism.
My heart bleeds for him.
I am praying that my daughter has the strength for what lies ahead.
God bless the youngsters who have a such difficult journey ahead.

Yes annie I am so touched that so many have included my DGS in their prayers. We read so many bad things in the papers and on the news that people's kindness and empathy seem to be overlooked. I have included all the other children mentioned in this thread in my prayers. I am so very grateful.
I will try and let all of you kind people know how things are going but it will be a little while yet to see if things settle. As with most autistic children, it is one day at a time.
Thank you for your prayers and kindness.

Doodle, so many prayers and caring thoughts with your Grandson and with you x

Poor little chap, standing one’s ground against bullies takes courage.

Thank you fennel. Good to hear your son has made his own way through.

Doodle he sounds like an admirable boy. Now that he's entering his teens he needs to be able learn eventually to stand on his own feet. And learn his limits, a lot of which he'll get from his peer group.
One of my sons had a similar lessons to learn, but he's more isolated. He has still found his own niche. TG.

carolmary thank you for adding my DGS to your list. He is already in secondary school. They did not have a buddy system but he has friends who are other autistic children. The problem is with a certain group of children who know he is different and pick on him and his friends. He stands up for his friends which bring him more trouble. He is (like many autistic children) aware of what is right and wrong and will not back down when he believes others are being unfair. All his teachers like him but the school in general think he should just keep quiet and keep a low profile. He is a strong character and thinks he should have the same rights as anyone else to his opinions and objects when others call his friends names or bully them. The school seem to want a quiet life and as long as no one stands up to the bullies they don't have to do anything about it.

Me too Doodle., I'll add him to my list.
I also have an autistic GS but happily he has never been bullied at primary school and is really looking forward to starting secondary school on Wednesday. I do hope things will improve for your GS. School buddies are a great idea. I would definitely get his parents to investigate that possibility.

Thank you Doodle and annie. Our little boy also goes to his new school on Thursday, so fingers crossed all round!?? (more positive sunshine!)

Thank you Doodle, I will change the date x

annie he does not go back until Thursday 6th September. I can't tell you how grateful I am for all the lovely replies. I am so touched that you, with all you are going through, will take the time to pray for my boy.
I pray every night that you will find the strength to cross that bridge. So many kind people on GN.

niggly, I will,pray for him x