My thoughts on having a special needs child without a statement in mainstream education are these.
If, everytime I approach the school a siren is sounded to announce my impending approach; should, when I speak to a member of staff, their shoulders fall and their faces drop; when I speak to them on the telephone their voices audibly register "what the fuck do you want this time"; then I know that I am winning the battle.
If they want to deal with me as quickly as possible; if my very assent fills them with dread; should the mere thought of my descending upon them make them break out in a cold sweat; if I irritate them so greatly that they turn their back on me in meetings or they are foolish enough to reveal their turgid hand every time they "deal" with me, I am winning the war.
If they are daft enough to try, in any way shape or form, to disregard input regarding my son or daughter, whether that be from me, professionals helping them, or most silly of all, from my children themselves, that mainstream school has put themselves in a very foolish position.
On an entirely unrelated note, I have a phD in law, and I'm actually much cleverer than I would ever let on.
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I have to say while I cringe internally with you on the whole facing the school 'community' daily, you know I do, it is reassuring to me to know someone else dreads heading to school everyday as much as I do!! I'm certain the staff have silent alarm that must go off "warning warning Adam's neurotic mother has now entered the school, secure all sharp objects and brace for impact" - It's true, I too feel as those I'm constantly 'harrassing' the staff, and feel as though they are ducking behind trees to avoid me when they see me coming! One teacher actually did her back in trying to run up the stairs to avoid me - karma I say... Have no fear my dear, you are not alone, I shall think of you when I head off to pick the lads up this afternoon! And remember at the end of the day - they get to go home and relax and forget about their day with your kids - you don't - and thats a lot harder to deal with. Kudos to you woman! :)
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