Comments for Special Needs Jungle

Comment on Home by Caroline

Caroline — Mon, 28 May 2012 16:47:37 +0000

Hello,
So pleased to have found this great site. I wonder if you could give some much needed advice. I am currently living overseas and am thinking of relocating to the UK as two of my boys have special educational needs – one (16yrs) has mild aspergers; the other (14 yrs) dyslexia. Both have been home schooled for the past 2 years but I feel they are missing out on the interaction with other children and their social skills are suffering, as well as hoping they could get specific help for their individual needs. or is this being too optimistic?
However, from what I have gleaned, it seems very hard to get the required help easily and quickly?
The boys have reports from a couple of years ago. How long after they get an up to date report does the average process take? I have read periods of 1 – 2 years? It also sounds like there could be several appeals to go through? What sort of help do children get in state secondary schools whilst waiting for approval, during the application process? Are there any areas of the UK where it is easier to obtain this help?
Sorry for all the questions but I have been out of the UK for a few years and I need to consider whether it is going to be of any benefit in moving back, as it is very big decision to take.
Any advice much appreciated.
Thanks.

Comment on Launching DysNet – and how the right education helped one man make a difference, despite disability by Special Needs Mum

Special Needs Mum — Sat, 26 May 2012 14:06:06 +0000

And I look forward to working more closely with you, Charlotte!

Comment on Launching DysNet – and how the right education helped one man make a difference, despite disability by Special Needs Mum

Special Needs Mum — Sat, 26 May 2012 14:05:37 +0000

Thank you John, appreciate your comments

Comment on Launching DysNet – and how the right education helped one man make a difference, despite disability by Special Needs Mum

Special Needs Mum — Sat, 26 May 2012 14:05:07 +0000

Thanks! It’s been a huge amount of work this week, but very worth it!

Comment on Launching DysNet – and how the right education helped one man make a difference, despite disability by mother.wife.me

mother.wife.me — Sat, 26 May 2012 13:22:09 +0000

Really enjoyed reading this post, the word ‘inspirational’ can get peppered around a little too much, but it is a very valid word to use here! Good luck with the launch of Dys-Net.