Published on 12, July, 2020
Hello everyone I am looking for advice I have been raising my grandson since he was born he carries my last name as well, his mother has been in and out of his life but now she is with someone that my grandson claims hit him and hit his mother. She claims is not true but my grandson says he is not nice. I worked really hard for my grandson to be were he is at today. Routine is everything with him she wants to take him for 2 weeks but I am worried! His mother said it didn't happen I know my grandson enough to know he is telling the truth he doesn't speak full sentences but was very clear to say and demonstrate that man hit him. Please any Advice will kindly appreciate it.
Hi Addy
I'm glad you have shared your justifiable concerns with the community.
What you have told us is primarily a child protection concern. Please have a look at the NSPCC website which has a wealth of information on abuse and how to report it: https://www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/reporting-abuse/
The National Autistic Society does not currently operate a crisis or emergency service. We advise you to contact 999 or any of the mental health crisis lines listed on our Urgent Help Page if you or anyone else is at risk of immediate harm: https://www.autism.org.uk/what-we-do/help-and-support/urgent-help
You may report abuse or neglect of a child or adult by searching online for ‘[Your Local Authority/Trust name] [ adult/child] safeguarding team’].
Other information you may find helpful:
National Domestic Abuse Helpline (Refuge) provides support for women experiencing domestic abuse. Open 24 hours per day, every day.
NHS Domestic Abuse Helplines: www.nhs.uk/.../
I hope this is helpful to you.
Sharon Mod
Mods- it's quite possible the mother needs a diagnostic!! This is a much more complicated situation.