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Originally Posted by TPeers  Ummm.... would the fact that the pre-school have assigned a member of staff to 'shadow' Pip be relevant? The lady in question is always on tap to guide Pip and deal with any interaction problems while she is there.
Like taking a swing at a 'friend' last week.... lovely! |
Hi Tpeers
My son takes a swing at anyone, he doesnt mind who!!!! lol!! not fussy, i have to laugh or else i would cry.
Yes the IEP, well playgroup should do one and this is required, not just a diagnosis of ASD would get you a statement.
More questions for you, sorry!! Does Pip talk? is verbal at all? if not it could be a target in her IEP to help with social interaction, ie: teacher plays a game with 2 other children and pip, encouraging Pip to ask for the card she needs ie: lotto or bingo. This is a really small target and so any IEP should be at Pip's young age (can you tell I work with Early Years!!). If Pip cant count to 5, one maybe to work just to counting to 3 and sorting colours with the aid of a teacher, the teacher initiating the game and helping her, all IEP's should be twice yearly, they need to be reviewed and agreed and signed by yourself and the teacher. (i will say teacher even though its playgroup, sorry thats just because of my work).
If you need any inside knowledge just PM me anytime, its not only my life, but my job as well. I do IEP's and set targets all the time. My one piece of advise would be to go to the Nursery, ask about having good transition and getting Pip to go and view the school more, with a lot of ASD children, change can be an anxious time, perhaps they can give you a booklet for the summer hols with photos of school and the things that Pip would like in school and also pics of the teachers.
Make an appointment at school and ask to see the SENCO, explain to her that you are at the start of this journey and need some help, as no IEP's in place and no knowledge about statements!! In your county there should be Parent Partnership (PP), they are a free service for parents with children who have SN and can really help a lot, should be able to find them by googling your LEA and searching for PP.
Also, have you thought about DLA and also, if you personally (not Hubby) earn less than £95 per week then you could claim Carers Allowance (you must receive DLA, middle or higher rate care), this is for your child because they need more care than another other.
Sorry i could go on and on!!!!! Please feel free to PM me xx
Take care
Su