Special needs-in school my son who has aspergers gets full time support 25 hours-i cant?

Question

ever see the support diminshing -my question is if my son stays on at 6th form and then on to university-hes very clever-will he get any support? or does it always end when they can officialy leave at 16? serious answers only please thanx so much

Answer 1

Under the federal law...special education services are provided until the age of 21. From there...if he would continue to need assistance, it would be trough a medicare waiver program.

Answer 2

Your school should help you through this, why don't you go and see the SENCO and ask for advice, or the other option is to make an appointment to see your local authoritys special needs section who did your sons statement.  It is my understanding that your son would recieve support while at university.  I have a close friend whose son is an university and he has a mixture of help which is really helping not only his education but his self confidence.  Good luck!

Answer 3

There will always be support of some kind but as a child approaches adulthood they will mature and develop awareness of the condition and hopefully develop coping mechanisms that will make them able to life a fulfilling, productive life without the need of a 24 hour a day special needs aid.  Look at Bill Gates, Temple Grandin,  Vernon Smith and it is believed that Albert Einstein had Aspergers Syndrome.  If your treat it like a disability, then it will dominate the future of your child.

Answer 4

I never had any support and I don't know what kind of things he would need, but I imagine if I had gone to the learning-support office when I was at university, they'd have been able to come up with something for me. I don't know if it'd have been 25 hours, but it would have been something.

There's a whole mailing list specifically for university students with asperger's syndrome, that he could join. It will give him a different kind of support.

University was great for me - it was the first time I had friends. I think things could really change for the better when your son gets into higher education.

Answer 5

If your son has a proper diagnosis and gets the support at the moment things should not really change. If he stays on for 6th form the school will already be aware and should continue to support him with his studies. I have a friend who has special needs who went to university to do a BA and then an MA. He was given extra support with his studies and because the university was away from home he got support to help him live independently. He did graduate from his studies and said uni was much easier to cope with than school. He said the university were much more able to cope with his disabilities and were more than willing to offer support whilst encouraging him to live much more independently. He now has a full time job and lives in supported living accommodation. Support your son as much as you can but be aware the help is out there, although you may have to push for it. Merry Xmas.

Answer 6

i honestly dont know but the school he is at just now should be able to tell you,sorry i couldnt be more helpful

Answer 7

The support in the form of a teaching assistant usually stops at the end of compulsory full time education ( year 11). After that you should apply for grants from your local education authority.

Answer 8

There are a couple of sites you should look at (if you haven't already)

The National Autistic Society http://www.nas.org.uk/

And Wrong Planet http://www.wrongplanet.net/

which has some great forums where you can speak to other people with ASDs

Unfortunately, it would seem that the amount of support you receive is related to the quality of your social worker and the local council's policies. Make sure they are on your side and keep pushing.

Answer 9

Once a student goes to college the support services diminish drastically.  Some colleges and universities don't have any support services at all.  Before your child goes to college be sure to check and see if they have support services.

Also in college a student no longer has an IEP with modifications that a teacher has to follow.

The student is on his own and must act as his own advocate.

Answer 10

When your son goes to college he can still have a section 504, this guarantees him access and opportunity.  Section 504 is a civil rights mandate.  Any agency (including colleges/universities) that accepts federal funds of any kind must comply with section 504.  The Office of Civil Rights is a good place to find information.  The US Department of ED, under the heading of ED PUBS (PUBS meaning publications) is a good place to look.  Also, your state has a Parent Training and Information Center where resources should be available.

Good Luck!