u/Murky_Key_1033

Hi all

My son, 5 this year, turning 6 next year, has Global Development Delay and Lv3 ASD, as well is non verbal (doesn’t speak at all and has only 2 signs, *some* receptive language).

I originally wanted to see if we could ask for a formal exception to delay him starting school as long as possible (oct 2027 at least, or even term 1 2028) so he could just get a bit more time in his therapies and let him catch up a bit more.

But I’ve been told by other parents that this isn’t possible?

Online it says we can apply for formal exception for up to 6 months after he is 6yo, and otherwise we can escalate to the executive director.

What has been your experience?
Any advice or experiences would be appreciated

Thank you so much in advance!

Late 30s, Tech field, burnout.

High achiever but done.

I’m at a point where my personal life is hard, my work is at that stupid junction where I’m important enough to have too many stupid “strategic” meetings, and senior enough to still thankfully do some actual tech work. Used to lead a team but declined managing people …because I just can’t right now.

Promotions at my org are BS.
Manager is ok.

Org is large but don’t want to dox myself. I get paid pretty good.

I used to put everything into my work, OT, aimed and always smashed all the numbers. But now I’m done.

Not rich enough to quit, too burnt out to interview in this job market.

Guys, I’m trying to learn to cruise. Just let the work get to where it needs to without scratching that itch that makes me want to pull extra hours. And when it falls apart because humans are lying pieces of crap (aka strategy, politics), I’m trying not to internalise it.

Because it’s not worth it.

But over 10yrs in, it’s a hard habit to break. Anyone else in the same boat? It’s super depressing. Like a midlife crisis except unlike Gen X or Boomers, instead of buying sports cars I feel like we just question all our life choices and try to not bankrupt ourselves on the mortgage and groceries.