Hi All,
I'm Em and I am Mum to 2 fabulous boys; L is 12 years old and C is 3 yrs old.
L has recently moved to senior school and they have suggested that he is on the Sprectrum and they need assistance to manage him.
Throughout his school life I have been in and out of school for multiple reasons, we have had CAF's and mental health team assistance but the schools were able to offer lots of assitance and extra help. Sadly Senior's is very different and L is struggling every day to cope and manage his school/home life.
We have just had the Early Year Assesment team refer him to CAMH's but they have said he is on the 'Choice' list and we will be contacted when they can see him as currently they are only seeing those in "immediate and significant risk".
I have no knowledge in this area and am in need of some support as I'm desperate to help my lad any way I can.
We have looked into a private assessment and would find the funds if we thought it beneficial but from what I have read - it seems to be unhelpful to schools.
I'd love to hear any positive experiences with private assessments and any general advice for managing meltdowns and routine changes please.
Many thanks in advance,
Em x
