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Looking for advice - Social communication pathway

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Hi 

Just wondering if anyone has had any experience with the social communication pathway for ASD support/ diagnosis? 

I have posted previously as my son is 2.5, nonverbal and shows many signs of autism but we have been denied a referral due to him hitting other development milestones such as walking. My Health visitor is trying desperately to get him/us support and the last option left to us at this age is this new social communication pathway. 

I am also looking for some advice as he has recently started hitting his head on the floor/ wall/me - i think this is out of frustration as he is unable to communicate with us but any advice on how best to distract/stop him from doing this would be greatly appreciated. It's heart-breaking to watch my little boy hurt himself and not be able to communicate with him. 

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  • Hi there.  I can only imagine how hard it is to watch your child possibly hurting themselves in (possibly) frustration.

    I'm no expert on this field, but I do understand a bit about non-verbal communication.  Whilst you try together to build verbal communication, don't forget that we all communicate by a plethora of other means too.  I am quite verbose but my preferred means of communication with other souls is non-verbal ie I never verbally greet my best friend - it isn't unusual for us just to meet and not speak for a few minutes.....but we will smile, maybe have a pat on the back or a hand shake and look around some.  Breathing tells you a lot.

    If you watch very carefully, listen very carefully, are very mindful of your own micro-gestural projections, it can be amazing how much of a two-way conversation can be had without the need for words.  This is my experience anyway.  I'm sure you know this and have tried - but don't give up on these other means because you are thinking that words are all that counts.

    I do hope that you find some comfort together soon.

    All the best.

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  • Hi there.  I can only imagine how hard it is to watch your child possibly hurting themselves in (possibly) frustration.

    I'm no expert on this field, but I do understand a bit about non-verbal communication.  Whilst you try together to build verbal communication, don't forget that we all communicate by a plethora of other means too.  I am quite verbose but my preferred means of communication with other souls is non-verbal ie I never verbally greet my best friend - it isn't unusual for us just to meet and not speak for a few minutes.....but we will smile, maybe have a pat on the back or a hand shake and look around some.  Breathing tells you a lot.

    If you watch very carefully, listen very carefully, are very mindful of your own micro-gestural projections, it can be amazing how much of a two-way conversation can be had without the need for words.  This is my experience anyway.  I'm sure you know this and have tried - but don't give up on these other means because you are thinking that words are all that counts.

    I do hope that you find some comfort together soon.

    All the best.

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