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Amaans_mummy

Hi my 5 year old got his diagnosis the other day alongside mild learning difficulties and adhd I'm just wondering what the next step is do I get him assessed by social services next I haven't got a clue any help or advice will be gladly appricated 

  • I've not heard of any instances where they have helped with getting a child into a particular school.  In fact, our SS were very misleading and classing all the local schools as "much of a muchness" and when I investigated I found the complete opposite was true.  You can appeal for a place in a school you want to your school admissions.  You need to show why it's worse for your child not to be let in that school, than it would be for the school to squeeze in an additional pupil.

    Your case would be all the stronger with professional support, which could come from an Educational Psychologist (which could be a private one), or any professional who has done a report on your child.  I'm sure your PP could advise you more in-depth on this.

  • I wouldbt want to put him in respite as I don't like leavin him with people I dont know and I know how much he doesn't like being round people he doesn't know im lucky enough to have my mom and sister to help me as they are the only people he will happily stay with and who I trust would they be able to help with school as I've moved to a new area and his still in his old school over 3 and a Half miles away which we have to catch 2 buses to as all the schools round here are full 

  • The only thing I know of that is actually beneficial is respite care, if you need a break.  It's hard to get and you may not despite going through the assessment.

    They can possibly put you in touch with other services (but digging around yourself can find you out everything you need anyway) and they can write letters of support/make recommendations and in some (probably rare cases) fund some things.

    You can also ask for a CAF (common assessment framework) but that doesn't need to involve SS as any professional can take the lead role and you can divulge only what information you are happy to divulge.

    Maybe talk to your local Parent Partnership organisation to weigh up the pros and cons.

  • I just want him to get the best help as possible  what help can ss give?

  • You just contact your local SS department and ask for an "Assessment of Need" on your son and also an assessment of your need as his carer.  It's optional to do this, there is no obligation to have contact with social services purely because you got a diagnosis, but if you feel that is what your family needs you can do that.