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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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  • hi again - your town or city is divided up into wards.  Usually there are 2 councillors per ward who were elected by some of the population in that ward who decided to cast a vote.  They attend meetings at the town hall, amongst other things.   They're supposed to hold regular "surgeries" so the people can come along if they have a problem.  Their names and addresses may be in the phone book and on the council's website.  They can take up issues on your behalf by ringing, writing or having meetings with the relevant people in your town hall and hopefully pushing your case.  They should keep in touch with you while this is going on.  It's soo difficult when you don't get your sleep.  My son had times when he was a terrible sleeper but it settled down eventually.   I was totally frazzled.  Difficult to work out exactly why she may be wandering unless its that she's unsettled.  Wish I could wave a magic wand for you.  Signing off for now.  x

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  • hi again - your town or city is divided up into wards.  Usually there are 2 councillors per ward who were elected by some of the population in that ward who decided to cast a vote.  They attend meetings at the town hall, amongst other things.   They're supposed to hold regular "surgeries" so the people can come along if they have a problem.  Their names and addresses may be in the phone book and on the council's website.  They can take up issues on your behalf by ringing, writing or having meetings with the relevant people in your town hall and hopefully pushing your case.  They should keep in touch with you while this is going on.  It's soo difficult when you don't get your sleep.  My son had times when he was a terrible sleeper but it settled down eventually.   I was totally frazzled.  Difficult to work out exactly why she may be wandering unless its that she's unsettled.  Wish I could wave a magic wand for you.  Signing off for now.  x

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