Published on 12, July, 2020
hi everyone
i have joined the community as there is a strong possibility my little boy (4yrs old) has ASD. It's really early days - school have been having problems with his behaviour in the classroom. I'm feeling pretty stupid as I haven't noticed. I'm a health visitor and to me my son has just always been the way he is - never a problem.I think I've adapted how I am with him (compared to my older son) because I'm familiar with behaviour strategies but I think I've inadvertently been masking symptoms. I've had family who have said the same as school. And now when I piece all his little quirks together, it hits me in the face. The school SENCO is observing him next week. Should I be taking him to GP too or will things happen from school? I'm totally confused.
Hi i think the school normally refer the child on to a child psychologist / speech therapy if they feel there is need for further investigation. i can only recall going to see my G.P with my son because i knew deep down something wasn`t right and i wanted to get him refered. is there a school nurse present at your school ?, if so i would most certainly be asking them about what procedures they have in place if they have concerns about his behaviour patterns and what steps they take . normally your childs progress and achievements would be monitored with a SEN support plan as i mentioned if they feel there is need for further investigation . hope this helps.