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Hi. New here and looking for support and advice

CaitlinsMummy

Before I start, I'm not very good at this Internet stuff so bare with me. 

My DD is 5, almost 6. She's always had her 'quirks' but to cut a long story short, her school wrote to our GP who has referred Caitlin to the paediatric team for assessment (I'm assuming) She had her appointment with nurse specialist who has referred us to a specialist I think. She listed her concerns as being communication difficulties (her speech is slow and monotone)behaviour rigidities, social difficulties and one other that seems to have escaped me at the moment. 

We have also been referred to SALT to see what they think. 

The problem I'm really having at the minute is knowing how to deal with her when she lashes out. She frequently targets her sister who is only 8. I've tried talking, she shouts over me, I've tried naughty step, she won't sit on it and I've tried a chill out room but that doesn't seem to workeither. 

As it is now, I don't know if Caitlin is autistic, or has ASD as suggested by the nurse. People see her as being naughty but I'm sure it's not just naughtiness. 

Any advice is gratefully accepted. Kelly xx

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  • yes, from what's you say, I think you're right about the school being too much for her.  Sounds pretty dreadful, regardless of whether she'd asd or not.  If she is asd then it'll have been worse for her.  Has her behaviour deteriorated since your move and changed school?  2 big events in anyone's life.  So I can understand why you're considering home education.  Stability is key. Do you know what they mean by "urgent" with regard to getting an appt?  I'm asking because what you and I would regard as urgent might not be how they regard it.  Local councils have a Children and Families directorate (or similar title).  That dept will have a director, deputy directors and a councillor who'll be its chairman(woman).  Their details should be found on your council's website.  I know you've got a lot on your plate but I'd be requesting a meeting with them to see what can be done about schooling whilst the diagnostic process is going on.   I'd also look into the make up of your children's centre.  Do they have a Board?  Who's on it?  Some of those people may be helpful to your case.

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  • yes, from what's you say, I think you're right about the school being too much for her.  Sounds pretty dreadful, regardless of whether she'd asd or not.  If she is asd then it'll have been worse for her.  Has her behaviour deteriorated since your move and changed school?  2 big events in anyone's life.  So I can understand why you're considering home education.  Stability is key. Do you know what they mean by "urgent" with regard to getting an appt?  I'm asking because what you and I would regard as urgent might not be how they regard it.  Local councils have a Children and Families directorate (or similar title).  That dept will have a director, deputy directors and a councillor who'll be its chairman(woman).  Their details should be found on your council's website.  I know you've got a lot on your plate but I'd be requesting a meeting with them to see what can be done about schooling whilst the diagnostic process is going on.   I'd also look into the make up of your children's centre.  Do they have a Board?  Who's on it?  Some of those people may be helpful to your case.

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