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Trouble getting diagnosed?

Sparle001

Hi all,

sorry if I use any terms in my message which aren't correct it isn't intentional 

i am hoping you may be able to help... My friend has a child aged 5, he is displaying signs of autism and has been referred to a specialist/consultant who advised she would not diagnose until he is 7 years of age.

my friend is at her wits end, she is recieving no help at the moment as Alfi hasn't been diagnosed. Alfie struggles to sleep, and is displaying challenging behaviours; trying to strangle his older brother/not wanting to leave the house/refusing to eat (To name a few)

have any of you had similar battles with getting your child diagnosed? And what did you do? I am thinking of paying for them to see a private consultant outside the county-have any of you done this? Or could recommend a specialist? 

Any help/tips would be very appreciated,

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  • Thank you, I feel helpless and I am deeply concerned for her mental well being at the moment...

    ASD seems to be badly understood with "professionals" and lack of support...

    i will tell her your advice, I may go with her as she isn't great at advocating for herself. Would you recommend writing 'symptoms' down for assessment or is based purely on the assessment itself? 

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  • Thank you, I feel helpless and I am deeply concerned for her mental well being at the moment...

    ASD seems to be badly understood with "professionals" and lack of support...

    i will tell her your advice, I may go with her as she isn't great at advocating for herself. Would you recommend writing 'symptoms' down for assessment or is based purely on the assessment itself? 

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