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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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  • @Sparle001: Writing down a list of traits/symptoms would be a good idea.  As would you advocating for your friend.

    With my children I wrote 20+ page reports apiece on their lives birth to date...but then I am an Aspie myself and we don't do things by halves. Money Mouth

    The idea with early diagnosis is meant to be for interventions to have the best possible chance.  Perhaps due to the lacking support in this country they aren't as bothered.

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  • @Sparle001: Writing down a list of traits/symptoms would be a good idea.  As would you advocating for your friend.

    With my children I wrote 20+ page reports apiece on their lives birth to date...but then I am an Aspie myself and we don't do things by halves. Money Mouth

    The idea with early diagnosis is meant to be for interventions to have the best possible chance.  Perhaps due to the lacking support in this country they aren't as bothered.

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