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What on earth is 'Genetic investigation'???

Finnian

Hello, my 7 year old boy is currently going through the assesment stages. I recieved a letter that may as well have been written in German!! I don't understand the terms used., anyone know what these are? 'ASC pathway'? and 'CAF'? Also, they are asking for an appointment with him for 'Genetic investigation'?

not even understanding the letters they send has left me feeling really frustrated...How can I make the right decision for my son if I have no idea what they are on about??!!!! Thankyou everyone

 

Emma.

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  • Hiya, if I were you be wary of the genetic investigaton until you can have someone sit down and explain it in laymans terms. The best I can understand it is this:

    Scientists believe there may be a genetic link to ASD. They may be asking to take blood samples to find out if your son has an 'ASD' gene or something like that.

    ASC seems be mean 'Autistic Spectrum Condition'. Never heard of it as that before but hey, who knows?

    CAF may stand for Common Assessment Framework, probably involving tests for your son at different dates to see how he's 'progressing'.

    Sorry I can't be anymore help but I'm just a kid with access to Google. My main advice would be to see whoever is meant to assess your son and MAKE them explain this, don't just sign up and go along with it. Theres a lot of worry about the government using people to get data without the individuals best interests at heart.

    Good luck :S

    Katie

    P.S. If a moderator can explain that'd be awesome, maybe try their helpline here on the site?

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  • Hiya, if I were you be wary of the genetic investigaton until you can have someone sit down and explain it in laymans terms. The best I can understand it is this:

    Scientists believe there may be a genetic link to ASD. They may be asking to take blood samples to find out if your son has an 'ASD' gene or something like that.

    ASC seems be mean 'Autistic Spectrum Condition'. Never heard of it as that before but hey, who knows?

    CAF may stand for Common Assessment Framework, probably involving tests for your son at different dates to see how he's 'progressing'.

    Sorry I can't be anymore help but I'm just a kid with access to Google. My main advice would be to see whoever is meant to assess your son and MAKE them explain this, don't just sign up and go along with it. Theres a lot of worry about the government using people to get data without the individuals best interests at heart.

    Good luck :S

    Katie

    P.S. If a moderator can explain that'd be awesome, maybe try their helpline here on the site?

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