Hi all, I’m wondering if anyone can offer advise that may have been through the EHCP process.
Our little boy (currently 3 years old) is autistic and non-verbal following a regression from speaking around 2 years old. We’ve started the process for an ASD assessment through the NHS, however we know how long this can take. We would be due to apply for his school place now to start next September, however we will be making the application to defer him for a year and start in reception 1 year later.
We’re certain that his needs through school will need the support of an EHCP and so we’ve been hoping to look to get this in place prior to starting. I think we’ve managed to get all of the information that we can from online research regarding the EHCP process and are wondering if anyone has any suggestions of anyone that can offer more advice around specifics of the EHCP process?
For example, our main question right now is whether or not to start the EHCP process without the diagnosis as this is likely not be completed prior to starting school. If we applied now without it, is there a risk of rejection. If so, could we reapply once we have the diagnosis and would it look negatively on our case having already applied.
If anyone is able to point us in the direction of anyone that could maybe offer more specific advice to our situation?
Thank you all in advance for you help!
Dan