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GP refused to refer my child?

NAS89895
10 months ago

I have got a 30 month old with speech delay, who doesnt respond to her name. Im obviously very concerned about autism as she has other signs to.

I sent a written request asking my GP to refer for autism assesment and was told it can be done by HV only so didnt give me an appt 

Now Im a medical doctor myself but work in a hospital and with adults pt only but Im sure GPs are able to make a referral, hence Im looking for rcgp or some official guideline, so I can educate my GP when I speak to her next.

If Im wrong please advise what can I do and how do I go forward. Its affecting me a lot mentally as I feel like Im failing my child by not advocating for her needs.

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  • 10 months ago

    likely your child is too young for a definitive diagnosis though.

    it would be equally unfair to diagnose one so young with something when they may develope typically, but then you could end up closing pathways from them later on if society treats them differently based on it.

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  • 10 months ago

    likely your child is too young for a definitive diagnosis though.

    it would be equally unfair to diagnose one so young with something when they may develope typically, but then you could end up closing pathways from them later on if society treats them differently based on it.

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