Learn without Limits CIC Blog

This week M had difficulty with his Briteschool maths assignment on fractions, which for M is very unusual and so this took up more of our time than anticipated. M is behind in maths, not because he lacks aptitude for the subject but because his previous school career was so disjointed and he spent several years unsupported and unable to access the curriculum. We also went for our first appointment at the new GP to get the persistent verrucca on his foot looked at. I was so pleased that he allowed his foot to be examined and asked sensible questions about the wait and procedure to have it removed. The OT's advice at our last appointment was superb and really made the difference as prior to her prescribed desensitisation programme M would not have consented to the examination. This represents a major success in coping with his sensory issues for M! Wednesday was Bonfire night and M's recent forays into reading the newspaper have made him curious as to how the government actu...

This was the week I felt like social activities for M in our new home and locale are finally falling into place. Our regular activities are now as follows:- Monday Evening -  Social club at Families for the Disabled. (Council activity for SN kids with any diagnosis). Wednesday Evening - Puppy Training class Friday Evening - Youth Club at the Trehafod Gospel Hall Sundays - Sunday School at the Trehafod Gospel Hall. Monthly - Porthcawl Home Ed Group (date will vary as some activities are more suitable than others). In addition we have learning related Home Education Trips planned with other home educators at various points during the year. I'm particularly looking forward to the Tudor House trip to Tenby. Unfortunately M's current diagnosis means that he is ineligible for Trehafod organised autism outreach activities and I have to admit this has confirmed to me that a mainstream school in Swansea would have been wholly unsuitable for his needs. Previous bitter experience...