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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]What supports does your child have for transitions? Another thing that stood out for me on this was when you said that this is his first experience of the class be bigger. This could be overwhelming for your child from a sensory perspective or maybe the larger class has less structure than he is used to.

The behavior is happening only at school, so in my mind, the school environment is the trigger. You have to have an FBA done to get to the root of what is triggering him in the environment.

It concerns me when schools have kids with ASDs yet they hold off on taking the necessary steps right away to put supports in place for kids with known issues with transitions, sensory issues, etc.

Please insist that an FBA be conducted. Ask if they plan to bring in the Autism Unit to observe and make recommendations. These are NOT things that the school wants you to know to ask for. But to be the best advocate, you have to know what your options are.

I have a similar child and my request for the Autism Unit was brushed off for months -- until my child exhibited (for the first time ever), similar types of behaviors. It's heartbreaking to watch an otherwise well-bahved child resort to desperate measures like hitting bc they are struggling or overwhelmed. I feel your pain, OP. But the behaviors won't stop unless and until the triggers are identified and supported. Good luck.[/quote]

Hi, OP here, yes this is his first experience with a bigger class. Last year he had 8 children. This year he has 19 in his class.  This is the next logical step for him, as the class that precedes this one is mostly non-verbal kids who are in need of significantly more support. It is like he is too advanced for that class, but not quite ready for this one. I think that eventually he will be fine, but it will take him more than a week.

I am going to talk to the teacher about the FBA and the Autism Unit. Thanks for this information.It breaks my heart to hear about these behaviors at school, when he is fine at school and other places. Also, it makes me sad for him because he seems to think school is going great. He leaves for it happy, comes home happy, talks about all the things they do. [/quote]

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