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Toddler 2.9 years diagnosed - what to do next?

Shj90

Hi all,

I had a private Autism Assessment for my son a couple of months ago he's now 2 yrs 9 months. 

I started him in Speech Therapy at 18 months It was from beginning this that I decided to get the private assessment. My son has also been seeing an occupational therapist for a couple of months and I've recently just started him at a nursery last week.

I'd really like to ask for any knowledge or advice on what I should be doing in terms of support.

I've sent nursery his assessment which I believe they will then apply to the council for the additional funding and observation of needs - is this the ECHP?

Do I need to inform the doctor's and what else should I be applying for for future support.

I just feel a little overwhelmed of what processes I should be starting from ECHP's to DLA to Early Years SEND. Any advice on where to start would be welcomed.

And any advice on what steps a nursery should be providing in terms of a care plan.

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  • Hi. Can u just asked u how did u have ur son diagnosed so young. I am a mum of 2y7months and my gp said that child is too young for assessment and diagnosis. 

  • in reply to Kasia

    Hi

    i started taking my son to a private speech therapist at 18 months as I could tell his development with speech was delayed. 
    she made the suggestion that he may be neurodivergent and she recommended a private children’s psychologist who specialises in diagnosing children with asd. 
    i did have to pay for it but in all honesty it was worth it as it really helped me move forward with therapies and strategies with my son and also helping me have an understanding as to how his mind works. 


  • in reply to Shj90

    Also I might add the sooner you have a diagnosis if it’s asd the sooner you can have your nursery accommodate your child’s needs and get in place early years funding from the council alongside an educational health plan.

    It is a timely process and the sooner you get things in place the better as I’ve been told by numerous people including the health visitor. If they don’t have any evidence when they get to school the process will have to start from there and it’s important to make sure your child is getting the support they need. 

    hope this helps, and if I can give you any more info let me know

    s

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  • in reply to Shj90

    Also I might add the sooner you have a diagnosis if it’s asd the sooner you can have your nursery accommodate your child’s needs and get in place early years funding from the council alongside an educational health plan.

    It is a timely process and the sooner you get things in place the better as I’ve been told by numerous people including the health visitor. If they don’t have any evidence when they get to school the process will have to start from there and it’s important to make sure your child is getting the support they need. 

    hope this helps, and if I can give you any more info let me know

    s

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