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3-Year-Old almost four ASD nonverbal just been so overwhelming. We have to keep him and a onesie with pajama pants underneath or else he will dig in his diaper and smear it or eat it. And today he left terrible hickeys all over his arm. We have him in a generic special needs school, on a waiting list to get them in a autism specific School. I'm over his teachers. He came home with bruises one day this year on the inside of his legs and back of his legs. We had a meeting at school and expressed… read more
My son is 15 and nonverbal. I don't have the answers but your feelings are valid and it's definitely a struggle finding the right placement for your child. Some years and teachers are going to be more of a struggle than others. I have been lucky enough that my son has had some teachers and paras who were a blessing and a good fit. Other years not so much. One teacher that my son was only in her class a month I had some big issues with. She kept confusing tantrums and meltdown. Sounds like to me you are doing everything right, getting communication and advocating for you son. A lot of teachers think they have the answers but really just want your child to be more convenient. The shoes and stuff sound like a sensory issue. My son still only wears shoes half the day a lot of the day. I know it's really frustrating to have your kid misunderstood and legitimately worrying about them. You are not a failure. Document your concerns with dates just in case. Trust your gut. Hang in there. It's not you or your effort that is lacking. It really is a fight to get adequate, appropriate support at times.
Just two new ASD parents trying to figure stuff out and feeling overwhelmed and stressed. We feel like we're failing our son
How can you advocate for your nonverbal son when his current school isn't meeting his needs?
First, your feelings are completely valid. Many parents on MyAutismTeam have fought similar battles with schools that don't understand their children's needs. The stress you're experiencing is real, and reaching out for support is Show Full Answer
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