Good luck, little ones

[jeangenie]

GJ - I'm so pleased to hear that Rhys is settling down so well at nursery. It's really good news that he's getting one to one help - you definitely shouldn't feel guilty about the funding. An Enid says, we need to care for our most vulnerable members of society.

The Ed Psych will confer with all the other 'professionals' as well as making his/her own assessments. If, as a result of this process Rhys gets a statement it sets out what the Local Authority has to provide (and fund) in terms of support.

The statement is a passport to a lot of support and it also means that his mummy and daddy can chose which school he attends.

Nick is now 8, and we (his parents and I) have an annual review meeting with the school's headteacher, class teacher, the Special Needs Co-ordinator and someone from the LA to discuss progress, problems etc.

Enid mentioned support groups. Nick's parents attended a course run by the LA specifically for parents of autistic children. This was really useful and they made friends with several other couples there. If there is a support group for pre term babies, I'm sure it would be very useful and a great comfort.

Let us know how the assessment process goes.

Jean

[GrannyJules]

Sorry to go on about Rhys, but I just want to tell you this;
I dropped him off at 12.30 today and at 2pm they rang to see if I could pick him up because he'd fallen asleep and was snoring!!LOL
And I was worried he wouldn't settle, he must have been so relaxed and trusting with them.

[jeangenie]

What a relaxed little boy he must be! I bet it made the nursery staff smile (in a nice way).

Jean

[GrannyHaggis]

Saw GS yesterday and had to smile to myself ! When he wants to say something he puts his hand up and waits to be asked what he'd like to say !
GrannyHaggis

[Enid]

Clearly, his teacher knows how to obtain good order and discipline!

[jeangenie]

Originally Posted by Enid

Clearly, his teacher knows how to obtain good order and discipline!

... and he's a fast learner!

Jean

[nannyrosie]

glad to here Rhys is settled into nursery, and getting the help and support thats he entitled too. Dont feel guilty, as he is only getting what he should. Ive seen parents at playschool claiming careers allowence as the children have speack problems at the age of 3. Which i cant see why they should get it. One mother told me its because if they are out he wouldnt beable to tell a shop assistant what he wanted, most children dont at that age.

[Granny Goggins]

GJ do not feel guilty at all.Why on earth shouldnt little Rhys have everything he is entitles to to help him.His need is the same as any other child who needs a little extra help. I have a friend whose children I childminded many years ago,her 3rd little one was born with Downs Syndrome and she fought tooth and nail to have her kept main stream all the way through her schooling. It paid off she now lives away in a kind of sheltered housing project for teenagers with special needs but is a very independent,confident young lady.

[GrannyJules]

Originally Posted by plantaholic

Didn't know where to post this - I have just been watching CBBEES as my niece's little girl Isla and her friend Tanzie were on Something Special with Justin. Isla and her friend have Down Syndrome and love Justin. If you want to watch it it is on again at 1.45p.m. but of course it will be available on IPlayer. Isla was a first baby born to young parents with lots of health problems, she has a little sister who has just started school. Her parents are wonderful, I can't praise them enough.

Hi there, just thought I'd let you know they've been Little Stars again! I caught the repeat yesterday, and recognised them.
They were still as good .
I hope Isla is keeping well.

[plantaholic]

That is lovely Jules, I look on facebook every day, her parents do a lot of posting. Isla attends mainstream school with support and is a very popular little girl with lots of friends. Her father is running the Marathon in London again this year.