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Hi everyone I am Tracy a married 36 yr old mum of two boys with Asd. My 6 year old Zak has aspergers and my 4 year old Kai, has more complex autism with alot of additional sensory needs. It can be quite challenging having two boys at opposite ends of the spectrum but our family are very supportive and especially my husband Lee, who is my rock in times of need.
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by Crofty on 03.31.08 - public - 103 visits
Our youngest Kai starts full time at our local special school Pathways tomorrow.
I feel sick right now with worry and I am extemely nervous about how he will do.
Unfortunately, we had to fight for a place for him, as all the professionals disagreed with our choice and wanted him to go to a school with much more complex learning difficulties.
We stood our ground, went with our gut instinct and asked they let us try him at our preferred choice first.
After all nearly all the children at Pathways are autistic any way. Alot are non-verbal and have sensory issues like Kai, so the school is geared up specifically for that.
The other school had mainly children with feeding difficulties, physical disabilities and more complex needs.
We just couldn't understand why they thought he would fit in there. Amongst other things, we thought the equipment would be a big visual distraction to him and he could possibly hurt the other children trying to climb on them etc.
I just hope that he can prove everyone wrong, after all he has coped really well with his support in nursery for nearly two years!
He is on a trial period I just hope they give him enough time to settle and that he behaves himself!! Don't think I'm going to sleep tonight.
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tambara
Posted on Sun, 30 Mar 2008
Your son is very lucky to have such determined parents. I've found that change is usually harder on me then my son. Good luck to you all...
4muskateers
Posted on Sun, 30 Mar 2008
It ususally takes about 2 to 3 weeks for all the newness to settle in, I was also told about a class like the 2nd one you described, I wouldn't buge...I just should them documentation where it states that autistic children need to be around the more nornal developing kids in order to learn to imitate, use imaginary play, and to be social. Just don't let them say he doesn't fit in...and if this is so ask for a one on one aide to help him finish the school year and then see how he does....a little guidance never hurt anyone...only the schools pockets $$$$.
tabaithasteward
Posted on Sun, 30 Mar 2008
I wish your little one luck tomorrow as well. I believe by the way you described the 2 schools you made the right choice. It's the one I would of picked if it was me. just to give you alittle heads up I was so scared when it was time for Jared to start school i made myself sick. He did great just give him time to check everything out.
slhh130
Posted on Sun, 30 Mar 2008
Good luck! Try not to worry too much! I do too and it makes me sick! You went with your gut and that will most likely be right. I always try to mother with my instincts. They are there for a reason.
carmel66
Posted on Sun, 30 Mar 2008
I find that the parents usually have a better feel for these kinds of things than the 'professionals'. Just watch the classroom to see what's happening (you can't always rely on teachers' reports), support him as much as possible, fight for them to give him time to settle in and be really objective about what you are seeing - think of little things they could do to help him thrive. I have to say - my son always rose to the occasiion and surprised me in these situations. Good luck and try not to worry toooooo much.
