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4 year old being assessed for autism

Kloemg

Hi everyoneI've just signed up to this page for a bit of support / advisemy son is 4years old a few weeks ago I was called into his nursery about quite a few concerns eg behaviour social skills ect they then got someone from IDS (integrated disability services)  to assess my son in the setting, she said watching my son she'd like for him to be assessed for autism or asperges,  I've also thought there was something different as I have 2 other children,  not to compare, he can be very aggressive, and have random outburst if he isn't happy about a specific thing, he is not good with making friends and would much prefer to be alone,  he always seems to have a angry facial expression too even when I smile at him, he doesn't like to be approached without warning this can cause a huge scene if someone touches him,  when he's sad he will go and sit alone and will not want any cuddles from me which makes me feel quite sad, I've Googled everything and sometimes I'll think, yes he's got it and then other times I think,  no it can't be,  it's been on my mind since they first mentioned it and now the waiting game is horrible, I don't know what to expect or when to expect it any advice would be greatly appreciated I know there's a lot of people in the same position but sometimes I feel I'm the only one going through,  many thanks 

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  • I am in a similar position and the anxiety is unbearable! I just want to know - yes or no. My boy is in reception class and is one of the youngest in the year. Problems were noted at his 2year development check, again when he started preschool and also when he started reception class. That's when I asked the staff to pursue things a little more.

    He has been accepted for a complex case review, and has seen a speech therapist and behavioural therapist. The speech therapists report will be considered by the complex case panel along with a review by the community paediatrician. I havent been told that the behavioural report will be considered, but will ask for it to be given when I see someone who can do this for me. My child is 4yrs 8months.

    Regardless of diagnosis, we have been given speech therapy, behavioural advice and social skills training.

    Thats what I have experienced, hope it's useful. Not sure if we'll have a diagnosis at the end of it all but we are getting the help he needs regardless.

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  • I am in a similar position and the anxiety is unbearable! I just want to know - yes or no. My boy is in reception class and is one of the youngest in the year. Problems were noted at his 2year development check, again when he started preschool and also when he started reception class. That's when I asked the staff to pursue things a little more.

    He has been accepted for a complex case review, and has seen a speech therapist and behavioural therapist. The speech therapists report will be considered by the complex case panel along with a review by the community paediatrician. I havent been told that the behavioural report will be considered, but will ask for it to be given when I see someone who can do this for me. My child is 4yrs 8months.

    Regardless of diagnosis, we have been given speech therapy, behavioural advice and social skills training.

    Thats what I have experienced, hope it's useful. Not sure if we'll have a diagnosis at the end of it all but we are getting the help he needs regardless.

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