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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 

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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