My son has Autism and a language delay. He is 5 years old, but mentally is more like 2-3yrs.
He is finally starting to comprehend some language (hooray!), but the lessons for his age group are MUCH too advanced for him. The "Sunbeam" curriculum would still be tricky, but I've looked at the Sunbeam lessons and he would actually comprehend some of the things they are teaching.
I am planning to ask the Primary President about the possibility of moving him back to the Sunbeam level, so he's at least getting some benefits out of being at Church. But I'm guessing the president would prefer to keep him with his age group (as she tend to do things "by the book").
I feel strongly as his parent that Sunbeams would be the best fit for him. He will not be ready to be baptized by age 8, but might be by age 10.
Has "holding back a child with a mental delay" ever been done in other wards? Any other thoughts/advice for me?
