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visiting GP for a referral for assessment

Elli

Hi

I am new to the community but have been reading others people's experience when trying to get a diagnosis for their children.

I have read lots of Iinformation on the NAS website and a book that was recommended to me, the more I read the more convinced I am that our 10 yr old daughter is on the spectrum and meets a lot of traits for Aspergers.

When you go to your GP to talk about a referral what % of traits do they look for them to meet before looking into a referral? 

Both my husband and I feel she meets at least 75-80% of the traits listed.  We have even researched the traits in females as they can be slighlty different to males.

If the GP agrees to a referral who is it that they refer to for assessment?

Thank you for any help or advice for this part of the process!

Elli

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  • Former Member
    Former Member

    Oh Dear!

    Was the school paediatrician qualified to diagnose autism? This is normally done by specially trained psychologists or psychiatrists. A paediatrician will specialise in childhood conditions but may well nto be an expert in autism.

    It does not sound as though a formal assessment has been made. This usually takes 2-3 hours of observation etc.

    Unfortunately, I think you are no further forward in knowing whether or not your daughter as ASD. You may have to insist, very politely, that your GP refers you to a consultant who is qualified to diagnose or rule out your daughter's issues.

    On the subject of diet, are you aware that soya products, particularly soya milk, are not always tolerated. Have you looked at the dietary advice at http://fedup.com.au/ ?

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  • Former Member
    Former Member

    Oh Dear!

    Was the school paediatrician qualified to diagnose autism? This is normally done by specially trained psychologists or psychiatrists. A paediatrician will specialise in childhood conditions but may well nto be an expert in autism.

    It does not sound as though a formal assessment has been made. This usually takes 2-3 hours of observation etc.

    Unfortunately, I think you are no further forward in knowing whether or not your daughter as ASD. You may have to insist, very politely, that your GP refers you to a consultant who is qualified to diagnose or rule out your daughter's issues.

    On the subject of diet, are you aware that soya products, particularly soya milk, are not always tolerated. Have you looked at the dietary advice at http://fedup.com.au/ ?

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