It is time for me to look for secondary schools for my son Henry because his school wants us to choose now because of getting a place and what is going to be suitable for his needs.
The school he goes now is a LAN school because he has ADHD, possible autism because the doctor when we last saw him said he could be, and has development delay. This his third school because the others said they couldn’t reach his needs initially when they said at first they could, and has been a battle, to be heard and for them to find somewhere suitable. He is a good kid, he will play up but he can is respectful and has a kind heart. Its his communication he still struggles with and not making conversation.
So is it certain that we have to prepare for his future, and meet his needs need to start now, and now he goes to a holiday club during school holidays and clubs at the weekend, and now goes to an afterschool club has really helped him with that.
The important things are money, dressing, being able to cook, follow hygienic habits and communication.
Then there is interests and hobbies and life skills. Henry has been interested in cooking, but he will quickly lose interest. His concentration has got better, he will sit down and read, but he loves his sport, and I am not going to stop that. I want him to be happy and continue to do the things he loves, but monitoring what he consumes, that will teach to be careful online too, for when he becomes an adult.
The more you teach them when they are younger the more they will continue, and learn about time keeping, how to keep places nice and tidy and practice too hygiene.
Practicing good eating habits and excellent table manners.
Taking turns when playing games and good listening and paying attention.
It is all about making sure they are somewhat prepared for when they venture out into the big wide world and building their life skills, to have good solid relationships and communicate correctly and are heard.
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Carrie X
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