Hi there, ds is 8. Had problems at school with behaviour and underperforming on every level. Took him to the GP, who referred him to the paediatrician. Paediatrician has said he suspects dyspraxia and has written to the school to recommend they refer to educational psychologist.
Had a meeting with school and Senco who say they can't refer, the hospital have to send him to an occupational therapist first. School teacher did agree though with the fact he has dyspraxia after observing him in the classroom. There is also talk of dyslexia and discalcular. School are putting extra assistance in place now they know what they are dealing with.
Spoke to the consultant on the telephone who says the school are wrong, the hospital can't refer to occupational therapist. He was insistent that it has to be the school's decision etc etc. Says he is going to write to the school telling them that he has dyspraxia and its up to the school what they do with that diagnosis.
So....is this a formal diagnosis? The consultant says that dyspraxia does not come with a care package and I get that but will a letter from a consultant saying he has dyspraxia be enough to get the school to pull their finger out?
Any help/advice would be grateful. Feel like I'm piggy in the middle between the school and the hospital.
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