Should children with Asperger Syndrome automatically be statutorily assessed? (Poll Closed)

Yes, because teachers aren't specialised enough to spot underlying difficulties

96%

150 votes
No, we should just see how they get on

3%

4 votes
No, we should trust the school to decide what level of help they need

2%

3 votes

157 Total Votes

Posted 2 years ago.

Pam - 4 months ago

I have two sons, the older one with Aspergers and the younger one with Aspergers and Dyspraxia. My older son was never assessed and "survived", not without difficulties until he reached university where he now receives some support. Children/adults with Aspergers have difficulties which neuro typical people can't even imagine and I think it is in a child's best interest to have early intervention, to gain an understanding of their own personality and to be given coping strategies.
John William Gibson - 2 years ago

Certainly, any child who displays any of the underlying "symptoms" to AS need to be assessed. The longer a child goes without assessment, the more psychological issues will begin to arise. Because I came into existance 60 years ago, I wasn't diagnosed until 5 years ago. Much too late. My granddaughter was diagnosed a year ago at age 3. She stands a much better chance of developing the strategies necessary to live a much better life than I.