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6yr old has been assessed - Please help

mummy4

Hi

Last year we reached breaking point following another stressful family holiday, our now 6 year old has always been a little different, however his obsessions, melt downs, routine requirements have been a daily struggle to manage.  The school just kept telling me he was imature and needed to concentrate and listen!

I contacted the school nurse directly and after persistant phone calls managed to get my son an appointment with a peadiatrican, he has seen him twice now and at the last appointment said he had concerns with my sons sensory issues (tip toe walking, holding stones) and social behavioural difficulties, poor concentration, poor diet only solid foods (3) He has referred him and i've been waiting for 3 months to hear something.

I found out today from his teacher my sons been assessed in school by the community nurse, who has said she has referred him for his sensory issues but that no further action is required, what does this mean???

surely they cant assess my son for an hour in a class room and get a full diagnosis?!

please help any feedback would be appreciated, i'm told i will get a report but i'm sure this will take months as it usually does. I'm just worried my son is being let down

thanks x

Parents

  • Have you heard of CAMHS - they are a group of specialists who deal with child & adolescent mental health issues. They have occupational therapists, physiologists, psychiatrists, & loads of other really helpful people who might be able to help you & your son.

    You can do self referrals to them. Perhaps google them or ask your GP.The process for answers can take a long time but they are very supportive once youarea in the system. 

    Hope you get sorted. 

    Take care

    Smile

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  • Have you heard of CAMHS - they are a group of specialists who deal with child & adolescent mental health issues. They have occupational therapists, physiologists, psychiatrists, & loads of other really helpful people who might be able to help you & your son.

    You can do self referrals to them. Perhaps google them or ask your GP.The process for answers can take a long time but they are very supportive once youarea in the system. 

    Hope you get sorted. 

    Take care

    Smile

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