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He’s to young

Sarah P

Hello I’m new on here and not sure if anything has been posted like this before. But I have 3 young boys my youngest is 2 and although I’ve not had any direct contact with anyone that’s had autism to know the signs I feel like he’s showing signs so I approached my health visitor about it and asked for his 2 year check to be when he’s 2 just incase there delayed as iv got concerns of autism. The health visitor on the phone was like ‘he’s to young to be showing signs of autism but carry on’ as if I’m having her on or something. She actually got me an appointment the next day which I was happy with I got a phone call an hour before the appointment from the person that was doing the assessment and said she couldn’t really do anything I can bring him if I want but she can’t do anything. I insisted on her seeing him even tho she was very reluctant and when she saw him and observed him she agreed that there was somthing so she referred him for speech therapy, paediatrician and I think it was occupational health or somthing like that which was great finally someone took me seriously. A couple of weeks later we get a letter to say he’s been rejected for speech therapy no explanation no wat happens next so I phoned the health visitor again to find out wat was going on so again someone that hasn’t seen my child said I need to wait 6 months to be assessed again because they can grow out of these things. I feel like hitting my head on a break wall has anyone else had these difficulties I just want the support and help he needs. Sorry for the rant xxx

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  • You don't specify the grounds for your concerns, but two is about when parents might start noticing. I have to assume that your lad is missing some of his milestones.  Autism of course might not be the only potential cause for whatever is concerning you and your health visitor and GP should be watching carefully if he appears to have any developmental delays.

    I would familiarise yourself with the early signs of Autism and make notes as he grows.  Don't get overly worried about anything at this point, just monitor.  If he is autistic, it's not the end of the world.  Some of us even enjoy being autistic.  But, obviously you don't want to miss out on that or any other relevant diagnosis for any other condition, where the right help may be required.

    Keep the dialogue open with the health care professionals and education people.

  • in reply to Dawn

    I have said in a reply to the previous comment what my concerns with my child were. My concern isn’t the fact of him being autistic I’m very open minded and just want the help and support for him. My concern is how people in the healthcare profession that I have come across have been so dismissive of it with out even seeing him. If a mother is showing a concern it should be dealt with seriously and not just tried to be brushed off with he will grow out of it or he’s to young.

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  • in reply to Dawn

    I have said in a reply to the previous comment what my concerns with my child were. My concern isn’t the fact of him being autistic I’m very open minded and just want the help and support for him. My concern is how people in the healthcare profession that I have come across have been so dismissive of it with out even seeing him. If a mother is showing a concern it should be dealt with seriously and not just tried to be brushed off with he will grow out of it or he’s to young.

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