Right. I was diagnosed (HFA/Asperger's profile) last year at age 43. Very strongly suspect DD (7) is the same. The few people who know (including a Senco friend and DD's class teacher, also a Senco) don't see it. She is a very bright child and stores her most quirky behaviour up for when she is at home. I am certain she fits the criteria, my husband is on board too (after lots of explaining and my own diagnosis).
I know NHS waits are long. Am also not sure I can get my point across as neither I nor she "seem autistic" (quoting Senco and husband's paediatric psychiatrist cousin ).
We would be able to pay for a private assessment (eg Lorna Wing). My big worry is though that this may not be recognised by the school or local authority and possibly bar us from further / other NHS help.
Any words of advice? Thanks so much.
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Fobber · 11/03/2018 15:43
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