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Help with Sons aggression

littlewren

Hi,

My son is on the painfully slow road to diagnosis not helped by the school refusing to assess him. His next appointment isn't with the paediatrician until at least October (last appt oct last year)because the wait for the NHS ed psych is so long.

I am really concerned about his behaviour. He is extremely aggressive in nature and is violent towards his family and animals. He has had the odd outburst at school but they think he is an angel lol what's troubling now aside from the hitting is the threats. Yesterday he had a plastic knife in his hand and threatened to stab his dad. If he kicks off I have to move dangerous objects and he is constantly threatening to cut, stab and kill us. 

I don't know if this is a normal child acting out or a child on the spectrum. Our peadiatrician gave us lots of info on autism and told us to look at social stories etc but I'm worried they will turn around and say he is fine. We have no support outside of friends and family, its a very lonely existence when you don't know which way to turn.

Any advice on what I should do next would be very much appreciated.

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  • Speaking from an English perspective ...  Have you applied to the local authority for an Education and Healthcare Plan (EHCP) ? The local authority is required to either carry out and complete the assessment within twenty weeks or give you a reason why they will not carry out an assessment. A refusal can be appealed to SENDIST. Many authorities fail to meet the deadline and you may need to threaten legal action.

    An EHCP will involve an educational psychologist, social worker and other professionals. The school must also send a report. You can submit reports from your child's paediatrician. Even if you do not get a formal diagnosis of ASC, you should get a plan that details what his needs are and how they can be met.  The Ed Psych is usually employed by the education authority, not the NHS.

    Make sure your son's  GP is aware your son is using weapons and making threats. Send a letter (signed for) or email asking for an urgent referral to Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services. Using a weapon and injuring animals can be indicative of Conduct Disorder, not just autism - it is probably worth getting a proper psychiatric assessment for him as soon as possible, before things get out hand as he gets bigger and stronger.

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  • Speaking from an English perspective ...  Have you applied to the local authority for an Education and Healthcare Plan (EHCP) ? The local authority is required to either carry out and complete the assessment within twenty weeks or give you a reason why they will not carry out an assessment. A refusal can be appealed to SENDIST. Many authorities fail to meet the deadline and you may need to threaten legal action.

    An EHCP will involve an educational psychologist, social worker and other professionals. The school must also send a report. You can submit reports from your child's paediatrician. Even if you do not get a formal diagnosis of ASC, you should get a plan that details what his needs are and how they can be met.  The Ed Psych is usually employed by the education authority, not the NHS.

    Make sure your son's  GP is aware your son is using weapons and making threats. Send a letter (signed for) or email asking for an urgent referral to Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services. Using a weapon and injuring animals can be indicative of Conduct Disorder, not just autism - it is probably worth getting a proper psychiatric assessment for him as soon as possible, before things get out hand as he gets bigger and stronger.

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