I went to parents evening last night.
The teacher was pretty happy with my sons progress, but said that he can often look lost and bewildered in class. If she gives the class several instructions, like "Put your books away, grab your whiteboards and come and sit on the carpet", he would get totally confused, because it is too much information for him.
I did mention that he need instructions reinforcing and that they are best given one to one rather than to a group.
He is holding his own academically. He has a 2c in maths and a 2b in reading. This puts him a bit behind the rest of the class now he is in year 3, but not so far behind that he has big issues. A teacher is doing maths with him in a smaller group to help him catch up. Because of this, he will not be eligible for a statement of SEN, as he is not far enough behind the rest of the class.
The teacher is also going to make him a laminated checklist so he can remember what to bring with him when he finishes school on a Friday.
Thursday, 11 October 2012
Tuesday, 2 October 2012
Seeing the Doctor
We went to see the paediatrician today.
She was happy with my son's progress. I mentioned his anger issues so she has referred him to a service called CAMHS, which is the children and adolescent mental health services. Hopefully they will be able to help us with some anger management techniques.
She also referred him for a hearing test as he is not always picking up everything I say.
She was happy with my son's progress. I mentioned his anger issues so she has referred him to a service called CAMHS, which is the children and adolescent mental health services. Hopefully they will be able to help us with some anger management techniques.
She also referred him for a hearing test as he is not always picking up everything I say.
Friday, 21 September 2012
Getting Dressed at School Part 3
My son is now getting help with dressing at school!
Yesterday he managed to button up his shirt by himself except for the top button. I was so proud!
My friend said that some stores, like M &S do school tops with a velcro top button, so I will be looking out for these on my next shop. I know a lot of kids struggle with the top shirt button, so I think it is a great idea, especially for autistic kids.
Yesterday he managed to button up his shirt by himself except for the top button. I was so proud!
My friend said that some stores, like M &S do school tops with a velcro top button, so I will be looking out for these on my next shop. I know a lot of kids struggle with the top shirt button, so I think it is a great idea, especially for autistic kids.
Roller Skates!
When my son was very young, he was quite clumsy. He used to trip over his own feet a lot and it is not uncommon for kids on the autistic spectrum to have problems with gross motor skills.
Lately, however, he has come on leaps and bounds. A few months ago he mastered riding his bike without stabilisers and most days he is out whizzing around on his scooter.
His latest thing is roller skates. I bought him a pair and he loves them. He wore them all day after school, yesterday and we had trouble getting him to come in and take them off.
When you have a child with autism, every milestone conquered is a big celebration! He now has way more co-ordination than me. I am terrible at skating and can't ride a bike.
Lately, however, he has come on leaps and bounds. A few months ago he mastered riding his bike without stabilisers and most days he is out whizzing around on his scooter.
His latest thing is roller skates. I bought him a pair and he loves them. He wore them all day after school, yesterday and we had trouble getting him to come in and take them off.
When you have a child with autism, every milestone conquered is a big celebration! He now has way more co-ordination than me. I am terrible at skating and can't ride a bike.
Friday, 14 September 2012
Getting Dressed at School Part 2
Today, the teacher ran to meet me looking quite agitated. She had heard from another member of staff about what happened yesterday and assured me it would not happen again. I produced a letter I had written detailing the events that took place and asked her to pass it on to the SENCO and headteacher.
At home time I ran into the SENCO and asked her if she had seen the letter. She had not, and was not aware of what had happened yesterday, so I filled her in. I am a little worried that my letter may have been "lost", but was savvy enough to keep a copy on my computer. On my way out of the gate, I bumped into another mom of an autistic child who informed me that she was upset too because today her child had managed to escape from the classroom unnoticed.
My feelings towards the school are none too positive at the moment...
At home time I ran into the SENCO and asked her if she had seen the letter. She had not, and was not aware of what had happened yesterday, so I filled her in. I am a little worried that my letter may have been "lost", but was savvy enough to keep a copy on my computer. On my way out of the gate, I bumped into another mom of an autistic child who informed me that she was upset too because today her child had managed to escape from the classroom unnoticed.
My feelings towards the school are none too positive at the moment...
Thursday, 13 September 2012
Getting Dressed at School
A while ago, I expressed my concern about the new school uniform rules, in particular, the shirt that my son would have to wear. He has poor fine motor skills and is unable to fasten and unfasten buttons.
I had told his new teacher that he would need help getting changed.
They had P.E. for the first time today. Unfortunately, they had a supply teacher who did not know my son had problems getting dressed. She left him alone in the class to change and he got really upset. At home time, I came to collect him and he came out with his shirt unbuttoned and his jumper twisted around one arm. His tie and P.E. bag were missing.
I managed to get him dressed but was appalled that the school had left him in this state.
I have written a detailed letter about this to the school explaining that I do not want this to happen again.
I had told his new teacher that he would need help getting changed.
They had P.E. for the first time today. Unfortunately, they had a supply teacher who did not know my son had problems getting dressed. She left him alone in the class to change and he got really upset. At home time, I came to collect him and he came out with his shirt unbuttoned and his jumper twisted around one arm. His tie and P.E. bag were missing.
I managed to get him dressed but was appalled that the school had left him in this state.
I have written a detailed letter about this to the school explaining that I do not want this to happen again.
Monday, 3 September 2012
Paralympic Games
We were watching the Paralympic games on TV because my husband and oldest son were in the crowd watching the 100m finals.
I had explained to my little boy that his dad and brother were there when we saw the stadium on TV.
One segment of the show featured an interview with Oscar Pistorious. I explained that he was a really fast runner.
"But is dad fast too?" he replied.
At that point I realised that he thought that his dad and brother were actually competing in the games, rather than being spectators.
I don't think he would have batted an eyelid if his dad and brother appeared on screen racing against Oscar and the other runners!
I had explained to my little boy that his dad and brother were there when we saw the stadium on TV.
One segment of the show featured an interview with Oscar Pistorious. I explained that he was a really fast runner.
"But is dad fast too?" he replied.
At that point I realised that he thought that his dad and brother were actually competing in the games, rather than being spectators.
I don't think he would have batted an eyelid if his dad and brother appeared on screen racing against Oscar and the other runners!
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