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Re: Home tuition advice? Social Communication disorder

by catboo1 » Mon Feb 23, 2015 7:51 am

Thank you so much for this, it would indeed be so comforting to speak to another family and share experiences. I will get onto this straight away and I will post back later with updates!
Thanks again

Re: Home tuition advice? Social Communication disorder

by Test Club Tutors » Sun Feb 22, 2015 3:51 pm

I would recommend contacting your local branch of Contact A Family, who will be able to advise you and perhaps put you in touch with other parents in a similar situation to you, if you would like that. The Wandsworth office is based at Siward Road, off Garratt Lane.

A friend of mine found this such a helpful service following their daughter’s diagnosis when the family felt isolated and somewhat in shock. It really helped the family to find a way forward and now some years later their daughter is at mainstream secondary school and is thriving. Every family is different but I thought you may find it encouraging to hear of a family who probably experienced some of the feelings that you are feeling now (without my being too presumptuous.)

My friend speaks very highly of the support she got from Charlotte from Contact a Family, who can be contacted on charlotte.amison@cafamily.org.uk , or check out their website cafamily.org.uk/wandsworth .
Good Luck

Re: Home tuition advice? Social Communication disorder

by alpal1 » Mon Feb 16, 2015 5:32 pm

Good luck with your search.
I can see how a school search would be a bit unnerving for you. I am not a specialist so this may not be helpful, but results and even Ofsted grades, may not be as important as the response to a school's enquiries about how they could support your child.
Have you had any professional advice? If there is none, It could be that a Family Centre such as the one at Hillbrook School might be able to give a few pointers (They are next door to a nursery specialising in CLD )
Finton House has a reputation for being inclusive and there are state schools with special areas for social skills activities and who have a good understanding of autism spectrum.
Good luck. Let us know how you get on!

Re: Home tuition advice? Social Communication disorder

by FireflyEdLondon » Mon Feb 16, 2015 12:42 pm

Sorry my website is
fireflyeducation.co.uk

Re: Home tuition advice? Social Communication disorder

by FireflyEdLondon » Mon Feb 16, 2015 10:00 am

Catboo,
I own a small SEN company who assists families with children with a range of needs.
At the moment I have a few homeschoolers, some longer term, some overcoming a shorter term problem or another before returning to school- many on the spectrum.
I also work with many more children who attend school but need some extra care and attention outside of school hours including academic tuition, social skills and behavioural support.

I would be happy to discuss my experiences with families, what we suggest for social outlets, how we work with families and how we could possibly help you.

Please do give me a ring or drop me a message or email.

Natalie
07807 489 948
natalie@fireflyeducation.co.uk

Re: Home tuition advice? Social Communication disorder

by catboo1 » Wed Feb 11, 2015 7:08 pm

Thank you, I haven't come across that one - I will look it up

Re: Home tuition advice? Social Communication disorder

by schoolgatesmum » Wed Feb 11, 2015 6:43 pm

How about the Roche school? They have a very inclusive policy.

Re: Home tuition advice? Social Communication disorder

by catboo1 » Wed Feb 11, 2015 6:32 pm

Thank you both so much for the schools advice. We did actually try for state school - definitely a preference for all the reasons you outlined. Unfortunately we didn't get into the two preferred choices and were offered one which was rated average by ofsted and had an attendance sheet on the wall, which obviously wasn't a good sign!

We spoke to Farley House at the battersea schools show last year and they said that unless a child cannot learn, they won't take them. Our daughter is learning and capable, but needs 1-1 attention most of the time because she has a focus problem.

Thanks again

Re: Home tuition advice? Social Communication disorder

by schoolgatesmum » Wed Feb 11, 2015 3:46 pm

Have you considered state school? The school that my children go to have amazing inclusion - there are many children on the autistic spectrum and others with a myriad of learning difficulties. A state school with good inclusion really understands how to deal with children who struggle because of learning difficulties. The children with learning difficulties are then mixing with all kinds children (as much or as little as they can cope with) and they all learn to get along and see that we're all different. I'd really encourage you to look around some state schools and ask about their inclusion.

Re: Home tuition advice? Social Communication disorder

by Geegee007 » Wed Feb 11, 2015 3:12 pm

I do apologise if this is not relevant, but if you do consider changing her school rather than home schooling, there is a prep school near Vauxhall called Fairley House that it may be worth you taking a look at.
I have no personal experience of it, but am acquainted with someone who's child attended. http://www.fairleyhouse.org.uk

As an aside, is Gruffalo's Dad actually Papinian under a new name? His posts seem to be of a similar opinionated and sometimes unpleasant tone.

Re: Home tuition advice? Social Communication disorder

by honeygranola » Wed Feb 11, 2015 1:39 pm

Hear hear! Chilledmum, I agree with you. It is rude and totally unnecessary. I have been biting my tongue not wanting to contribute to taking this thread off topic but I couldn't take it anymore. Dear grufallo'sdad, please feel free to start a new thread with your musings but please let these ladies get on with helping each other on this one. Thank you.

Re: Home tuition advice? Social Communication disorder

by ChilledMum@Balham » Wed Feb 11, 2015 1:27 pm

Gruffalo's dad,

I don't think its nice to make comments like 'culture' 'free to leave' on a post without having any context or understanding of that individual's background.

As a parent of 4 year old, I totally relate Anootka's comments. Just like any other parent, I love (almost) anything my child says even if it might not fit somebody else's thinking.

Lets try to keep things in perspective and if we can't offer any support or say anything nice, lets atleast stay calm

Re: Home tuition advice? Social Communication disorder

by catboo1 » Wed Feb 11, 2015 1:15 pm

Thank you for your helpful suggestions.
I think we need to calm down and put things into perspective.
My 5 year old daughter loves watching sleeping beauty and all the old Disney classics and regularly talks about her handsome prince will come one day! She often says she will marry her brother - is that deemed unacceptable? Children love to role play and talk about being mums and dads and naturally that leads onto discussions about 'when can i marry you?' or whatever! It's just innocent fun.
Personally, I'd be delighted if my daughter found a little boy she would play with and chatter about anything they like.
I totally relate to Anootka and her feelings of joy.
It's a very tough place to be when all you want is your child to make friends and play like other children and form relationships.
I think this discussion is taking a sinister turn and need not.
Thank you Anootka for your suggestion about the help and I am looking into an ABS person who can hopefully help my daughter

Re: Home tuition advice? Social Communication disorder

by gruffalo's dad » Wed Feb 11, 2015 1:10 pm

anootka wrote:unless you've been in my shoes and have a child with a disability you can't really relate to what I am saying
Please don't use lines like this on this site. It is an attempt to be exclusionary and shut down discussion and does not reflect well on you.

I do not want my daughter going to primary school where children regularly talk about who they boyfriend / girlfriend in the class is. It is not necessary, it is not appropriate, and I do not want that sort of carry-on forced on my daughters. It is not how things were in this country when I was a child, and it doesn't need to be like that now. Childhood should be childhood. If don't want to accept those values, then you are free to leave.

Re: Home tuition advice? Social Communication disorder

by anootka » Wed Feb 11, 2015 1:02 pm

Gruffalo's Dad,
I think you are missing the point, unless you've been in my shoes and have a child with a disability you can't really relate to what I am saying.
I am not trying to project anything on YOUR CHILDREN, I am simply celebrating my child's developmental accomplishment and sympathising with another parent who is going through something similar. I feel strongly about ASD b/c that is my life day in and day out. I don't project anything on my child either this is simple child behaviour. I am attaching a text I received from my ABA Tutor this morning so thought I would share as feel it completely fits into this thread.
Please calm yourself down
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