Hi, I'm wondering if anyone could give some advice or suggestions. My daughter is 9 and has always been developmentally delayed, she didn't walk till she was 23months, never rolled over or crawled. She was a late talker, and was referred to Speech & Language when she was 3, discharged at 7 (I think). She was referred to Physio's also at 3 as she 'walked on tiptoes' but was discharged quickly. Educationally she has always been delayed and at school in both maths and literacy is working 2 years behind. This seems to have become more apparent this year as seems to have made little/no progress last academic year, and the new SENCo seems to be taking notice of her. The SENCo is applying for an EHCP for her and suggested considering alternative provision, which is a bit of a shock to us.
The SENCo believes something is underlying but hasn't mentioned Autism, but it is something that has been mentioned in the past by my Mum and I've considered. There's other little things such as; she bites her fingers till she bleeds, she struggles in a large social group and tends to sit on the outside and not get involved, she struggles with trying something new which we've always considered to be a confidence thing. She quite often gets over emotional very quickly and will cry before being able to fully explain something.
I don't know if I am looking for something thats not there, I don't know if I am way of the mark but I feel there is something.
If you have anything that may help, your own experiences etc that would be great. Also what is the best way to get an assessment? school or GP?
Thanks in advance
