I think we’ve all been waiting to see what the Government would propose in respect of the upcoming SEND reforms. So, when the notification popped up on my phone last Monday that the new Schools White Paper was live, I felt that familiar mix of hope and holding-my-breath. We’ve been told for years that the system is “broken.”
Whilst I’m a great advocate of appropriate medication for the treatment of ADHD as part of a considered package of support and scaffolding, one of the biggest drawbacks can be appetite suppression. ADHD meds weight loss can happen particularly at the beginning of treatment, whilst your child’s body adjusts. I
So we’re officially into Autumn, we’ve got our school stuff purchased, and it’s the last week before we go back to school. This last week is when the anxiety about the upcoming transition to new classrooms, new schools, new teachers and new friends really starts to kick in for our
Although it’s several years since my children transferred to high school, again this year we are having to deal with managing a change in school uniform. My daughter will be moving away from wearing leggings with her polo shirt and sweatshirt, to proper school trousers. Trainers will be replaced with
If you’re anything like me you’re counting the days till the children are back to school. No matter how much you love them. It’s been a weird old summer for us. I’m laid up with a broken foot. We’ve been very restricted about what activities we can do and where
Is this you? You suspect your child may have Autism, but who do you speak to about this? Or CAMHS has you on the waiting list. But your child’s behaviour is exhausting you, and you have no clue about what to do next. Maybe school are being less than helpful
