SALT referrals

[Peachyclair]

How can I get a SALT referral for ds2 pleae?

DS1 has been referreed via Paeds, but we have just been told that ds2's glue ear has almost gone (YAY) but he nneds one more test and we should consider getting him referred to SALT. His peech is deffo bad, alurred and he takes so long to say things he normally says oh I forget before he gets there, iyswim.

I mentioned to teacher but her face dropped and with all the battles for Sam, Ic an't face anoher one. Plus it doesn't help my credibility with Sam if I'm in there demanding help for ds2 does it?

[CristinaTheAstonishing]

Hi Peachy. I don't know the history with Sam, but one way of getting a referral for SALT is for you to phone up your Education Dept in your LEA/council.

If you're in London, a v good private place is Christopher Place nr Kings Cross.

[tobysmumkent]

I don't know if this applies across the board, but I did a parental referral for my son when he was just over 2 yrs old (we then spent 19 months on a waiting list, but that's another story...).
I did it through the preschool speech therapy service, but it's the same staff that visit the primary schools etc so I'd think it'd overlap....is there an NHS centre near you that you can contact?

[moondog]

Youcan refer yourself,or at least you can in my trust.
Find the numbder in the book and ring direct.
hth

[heartinthecountry]

Depends where you live. We can't self refer here (SE London). Can you not ask whoever it was who suggested he should be referred? A referral from a paed or other professional is going to hold more weight than that of a parent I would have thought.

Otherwise, just call you local SALT department and ask them how to get referred.

[Peachyclair]

It was just the technician doing the tests, but DS2 is clearly not speaking correctly- our old HV wanted tor efer him but had to wait for hearing tests which took a year or so. We now live miles away.


Could the GP help?

[moondog]

They will only refer on to relevant folk PC.
As an insider in this field,it doesn't really make a diff. who refers.
There are now strict guidelines re how long it takes for an initial appointment (which is not the same as actual therapy.)
I would ring the salt dept. for a chat with the secretary first.Find out what the situation is.
If you are polite and ask nicely you should get some clearer advice.

[Peachyclair]

DS1 is on the waiting list, it's a year. Maybe I should just telephone them- thanks. I hate phones but it's probably the best way.

[moondog]

Yes
They are just normal people you know

(Ihate phones too)

[moondog]

Just reread first post.
The fact that your younger child has needs is of absolutely no relevance whatsoever.Actually,not sure what his needs are,but if they are lang. based,it may even give you more 'ammunition' as these sorts of problems often show up more than once in the same family.
YOu are being a good concerned mum,that is all!

[Peachyclair]

Sam is the older one (I have three), and is awaiting language assessment for AS.... ds3 is youngest and slow in talking so also on hearing list prior to speech therapy. School thinks I am over reacting about Sam (DS1) and don't want to co-operate with referral which is why I am downplaying the paranoid Mum bit, you see.

[moondog]

Hmmm,mum knows best.
CAT me if you want to discuss further.
I don't like giving too much away on MN.

[MeerkatsUnite]

PC

Have you got any of this in writing?. Realise the phone is awkward but I'd get on the horn if I were you.

Am sad but not altogether surprised frankly to see that school that your DS1 attends are still being awkward to say the very least. They say you're "overreacting!". at his school for not wanting to co-operate. Gits!!.

[dinosaure]

Peachyclair, how old is your DS2?

My DS1 (nearly seven) is on the autistic spectrum. My DS3 is 21 months and not talking at all yet. I'm not particularly worried about him but I don't want to leave him too long either, iykwim. There is no earthly chance that he'll get speech therapy on the NHS without a very long wait, so I'm wondering whether I should just get on with goiing private now...