#1 A parent's take & advice on finding the right school for your autistic child. Helping to set expectations ie your child is probably going to change schools more than the usual once; timings and lengthy delays/waitlists; the fight to both prove your child's special educational needs and then getting those needs met. Types of autism Specialist schools, a description of the EHCP and beginning of that process through the Local Authority (LA), the laws on which the SEN system is based & why it is so difficult to even get to stage 1 in todays world. #2 N/A#3 0:00 Intro00:41 personal/parent advice on what to expect8:55 the lingo - abbreviations explained11:26 EHCP Tip19:00 private reports21:40 types of schools33:38 sign up to newsletter#4 It takes time, hard work & know that your child will probably change schoolsThere will be only a very either teachers/TA's/SENCO's who get your child & supportYour LA has all the power and there are boxes that need to be ticked so always, always be politeThe system is indeed broken - inundated, under-staffed, ill equipped staff, budget strapped, over-worked so you will having to prove need ie what your child cannot do (that peers his/her own age can).The laws on which the system is based are solid, good, well intended and exceptional in the UKExplaining the lingo and what certain abbreviations in the system are incl. EHCP'sAvenues to choose in terms of applying for an EHCP for your child.The SEN system is not means tested ie you cannot simply approach an independent/private specialist provision & offer to pay fees. You have to use the EHCP process. Types of specialist schoolsEHCP basics and starting points and how you are going to need to stay on top of it. #5 Calls to Action: signing up to website newsletter at www.autismthreads.co.uk + show notes.#6 Links:https://autismthreads.co.ukhttps://ehcpjourneys.comhttps://www.goodschoolsguide.co.uk/special-educational-needshttps://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2001/10/contentshttps://www.gov.uk/children-with-special-educational-needsTA = teaching or classroom assistantSEN = Special Education NeedSEND = Special Education Needs DepartmentSENCO = Special Education Needs Co-ordinator (in schools)LA = Local Authority or CouncilEHCP = Education (school), Health (medical) & Care (social services) PlanEd Psych = Educational PsychologistSlT or SALT = Speech & Language TherapistOT = Occupational Therapist#7 N/A#8 Next Episode: Visiting an Autism Specialist School & EHCP tips.

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