DS is almost 4, wonderful of course, but extremely challenging. We are beginning to suspect PDA/autism & feel totally lost.
I would like to get him properly assessed 1) to be able to get through the day and 2) to help him at school. We live in Herts.
Done a bit of reading on the Norcasa site - wifi connection v slow but anyway- & they want GP referral. DS appears totally normal ie just a bit naughty and I fear not being taken seriously by the GP. So he is very confident & has good eye contact etc but basically is almost completely uncooperative, won't eat / get dressed/ pee / leave the house / car & has sensory issues since he was born. He repeats lots of what I say; is quite obsessive about things being done his way etc etc. Recently his behaviour is spiralling and he is trashing his room / the bathroom etc. & I'm getting worried that he won't get on at school because kids don't like the fact that he can't share anything and they often hold back from him. We're just putting this all together and are feeling overwhelmed and scared for the future.
Can anyone suggest who I might see for assistance? We could afford to pay for it.
I am making my way through the PDA you tube vids which are v helpful but at the moment I just need to talk to someone to validate what's going on.
Please can anyone help??
Here are some suggested organisations that offer expert advice on special needs.
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Behaviour - suspect PDA/autism - what the hell do I do now?
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