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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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  • Hi - I wd do as the other posters have suggested.  It is ridiculous to have to wait until that age - many children get diagnosed before their 3rd birthday.  It is worth your friend considering whether or not she shd learn about autism whilst trying to get a diagnosis, if she is convinced he is autistic.  The process can take months so why wait for it to be official?  There's lots of info on the home pg + also on the posts.  Her son may be under a load of stress if he's started school + may be letting it out when he comes home.  If he is autistic then she needs to relate to him in that way + not as a parent of a non-autistic child wd related to their child.  Whilst the diagnosis is very important,opens the way for various kinds of support, inc help at school,  it is not an end in itself, if you see what I mean.  Can Alfie talk?  If not a pictoral timetable for each day + a set routine each day will help him.  Good luck with everything + check out the home page.Smile

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  • Hi - I wd do as the other posters have suggested.  It is ridiculous to have to wait until that age - many children get diagnosed before their 3rd birthday.  It is worth your friend considering whether or not she shd learn about autism whilst trying to get a diagnosis, if she is convinced he is autistic.  The process can take months so why wait for it to be official?  There's lots of info on the home pg + also on the posts.  Her son may be under a load of stress if he's started school + may be letting it out when he comes home.  If he is autistic then she needs to relate to him in that way + not as a parent of a non-autistic child wd related to their child.  Whilst the diagnosis is very important,opens the way for various kinds of support, inc help at school,  it is not an end in itself, if you see what I mean.  Can Alfie talk?  If not a pictoral timetable for each day + a set routine each day will help him.  Good luck with everything + check out the home page.Smile

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