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Benefit of Autism diagnosis

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My child is on the waiting list for an autism assessment. My child is in primary ks1 ( mainstream).

My child is getting help from professionals and there is no other help needed.

If he gets a diagnosis, other than letting people know he has autism such as schools and classes outside of school he may attend etc, what benefit does a diagnosis of autism have for the child if he's already receiving all the help he can from professionals 

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  • Hi,

    im glad that your son is getting help and support now but unfortunately this isnt always the case, especially as children move through school years. My niece is 12 and was diagnosed last year, before that school were pretty useless at supporting her. She became school refusing and had so much anxiety.

    A diagnosis meant that my sister and niece were taken seriously and she is now in a much better situation. Without this she wouldn't be getting the support in secondary education that she is entitled to. I think its so important for the future.

    I am looking into a diagnosis for myself at 29 and wish i could have had one as a child.

    My niece has also been able to understand herself a lot more since she got her diagnosis.

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  • Hi,

    im glad that your son is getting help and support now but unfortunately this isnt always the case, especially as children move through school years. My niece is 12 and was diagnosed last year, before that school were pretty useless at supporting her. She became school refusing and had so much anxiety.

    A diagnosis meant that my sister and niece were taken seriously and she is now in a much better situation. Without this she wouldn't be getting the support in secondary education that she is entitled to. I think its so important for the future.

    I am looking into a diagnosis for myself at 29 and wish i could have had one as a child.

    My niece has also been able to understand herself a lot more since she got her diagnosis.

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