Hi my son is 6 years old. When he was almost 3years old his preschool suggested a referral to a paediatrician. Since then we have had different opinions on why my son has difficulties. My son has an EHCP now and receives all the support he needs to help him develop. After a number of assessments we were told our son meets the criteria for a diagnosis of autism and possible ADHD. I would except the diagnoses but Dad does not see the point of it. He feels it would be labelling our child. People talk about getting a diagnoses so they can help for their child but my son already receives a high level of support and the head teacher at his school says she doesn't need a diagnoses to support him, so why should we except it if it doesn't make a difference to him at the moment. If later on he decides he wants a formal diagnoses then that would be fine. As much as I want a diagnoses and can understand where my partner is coming from. Any advice or support would be hugely appreciated.
