Hi
Replying to myself this time round!
Just to say that I guess the difference between a 12 or 13 year old not able to attend school and my son as an 18 year old trying to attend is although he gets depressed sometimes,he doesn't break down if he can't go and ...he went to class today! So although I still get frustrated with what feels like an ongoing situation, it is not the same as it was years ago. So please all do have hope that it does get better or at least with support, those small steps forward do continue, And I still think having a mentor or Big brother/sister program could help. In the meantime, we all do the best we can!
Take care,
Linda