Struggling with diagnosis because of gp

Mummy2A 1 month ago

How do I get a diagnosis for my 4 year old if my gp just doesn’t cooperate.
I’ve been back and forth with my son to the GP but they don’t seem to be taking me seriously.

Pre-school have been amazing they have referred him to sleep clinic, doing asset check with him. The behaviour team have been in and they have said it looks like he’s got PDA autism and have referred him to there team but the gp just don’t want to know

Rosie Mod 1 month ago

Dear Mummy2A,

Thank you for posting to our Online Community. It is good to hear that your schools preschool have been amazing. We are sorry to hear that your GP doesn't seem to be taking you seriously.

It may be of interest to you to look at our guidance on how to request an assessment: https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/topics/diagnosis/before-diagnosis/how-to-request-an-autism-assessment

I hope this is helpful.

Kind Regards,
Rosie Mod
overwhelmed & underwhelmed ( O & U ) 1 month ago

https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/topics/diagnosis/before-diagnosis/how-to-request-an-autism-assessment#:~:text=If%20you%20or%20your%20child,take%20some%20time%20to%20complete.

If you are struggling to get the GP to take this seriously you could take the matter up with another GP at the practice, or speak to another relevant Healthcare professional if applicable. If you wish to escalate the matter, you'd need to speak to your local ICB (Integrated Care Board) about it.