[Misc] Autism - Neurodiversity

[BadFish]

Thanks – I appreciate that.

She had a bit of a meltdown about school (last year of primary and about to go to secondary but horrified at the thought of it – not just for the normal reasons) last night, which we were sort-of expecting. The good thing is that there are so many options outside of the mainstream that we could potentially look at – it's simply not worth the stress or pressure on her to 'conform' to what the 'right' thing to do is. But we'll see – it's very much take each day at a time at the moment.

We found that high school allowed my lots a bit more space and time, an opportunity to do things their way (often they needed reminding about this stuff). This accompanied with relieving the pressure/stress meant that they can achieve. Slowly but surely was the way and it worked for them.

Not easy and it took a lot of understanding and advocating on our part. We were lucky that their school was generally on board and willing to try. We are still working on it with my youngest I I think a change of scene is what he needs to his last two years.