Tendring Free School

This is a great idea,much needed

There is a lack of support for the parents of children newly diagnosed I recently spoke to a young mum who thought it was her fault her son is autistic it took a while to calm her as she had no idea who to turn to for help.

Hi, yes it took 8 1/2 years for a diagnosis for my son, hopefully your young mum is getting some support now,locally we have Autism Anglia (based in Colchester) as well as Nationally with the National Autistic Society.  I have found several pages on facebook that offer support #2: -

 

I have a son with autism , he attends a mainstream school in colchester. He is quite able academically so would not benefit from specialist school. My issue is childhood is precious, it's a time for fun happy memories. Is my son happy at school ..... No . Is he creating fond memories...... No. Is he accepted and understood....... No. Is it a daily struggle ....... Yes. A school suitable for high functioning autistic children would be fantastic. A chance for them to feel safe, valued, understood and accepted . A place where they can reach their potential , with a smile on their face. Half the stress , half the drama.

This is a fantastic idea, I have 2 children diagnosed with Aspergers/H.F.A my eldest is nearly 18 and college is a daily struggle for them, a school of this type would be perfect and give them the appropriate support for their needs.My youngest is 8 and I know by the time secondary school comes he will need this just as much. A place which understands the reaction to the noises, the crowds, the sensory issues,the daily struggles of their lives that to most seem "normal".

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completely agree with your comments, mine attend mainstream school/college and for my daughter she misses more college than attends.she is very academically gifted as is my youngest but they do not qualify for a specialist school so this would be perfect then they could get the education and support they deserve.

This is exactly what we need in this area. there is a big gap that needs filling and I want my boy to go there.

If there is anything I can do to help , please let me know. I run a special needs advice and support group (SNAS) . This is so needed, am going to share your petition with as many people as I can my email is snas@outlook.com

this is long over and we need school like this tending as lots of children getting right for there autism

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I so agree with your comments.  I have a grandson who is suffering too x