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Diagnosis battle

nathsmum

Hello everyone,  I am new here. I guess, like others I have found my way here as a parent at the end of my tether. 

I have known for years that my son is on the spectrum, but I was brushed off by a health visitor when he was 2 and as I haven't been able to cope with his difficulties well, I didn't worry too much about it until now. He is now 7 and it would seem he leans towards aspergers.  

I have the full support of my son's school and the autism team, who are informally involved at the moment. Despite my GP having a letter from my son's head teacher and SenCo, he is still being awkward about referring him for an assessment. 

I guess what I am asking for is advice on how to deal with him, or even some explanation as to why he is being so awkward about it.  Is it a funding thing?

Please help

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  • Have you had any thoughts on what youre going to do?

    I would do as PP says and complain the to practise manager, apart from anything else, what if another mum who isnt as aware as you are goes fro help and their child is also ignored.  Perhaps see a different GP at the practise - or change to another practise. Alternatively make an appointment and sit there and tell him/her that you will not be leaving until he/she agrees to refer your child - who is suffering - for assesment by professionals who know what they are talking about... 

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  • Have you had any thoughts on what youre going to do?

    I would do as PP says and complain the to practise manager, apart from anything else, what if another mum who isnt as aware as you are goes fro help and their child is also ignored.  Perhaps see a different GP at the practise - or change to another practise. Alternatively make an appointment and sit there and tell him/her that you will not be leaving until he/she agrees to refer your child - who is suffering - for assesment by professionals who know what they are talking about... 

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