Another six weeks of this?...........

[PeachyClair]

Currently my ds1 has locked himself in the loo, however today I have acquired three large bruises, DS2 is cowering under the table the PC is on and I have been punched and kicked endlessly, becasue his routine has changed. SS say that as they are short disabled kids are not a priority, only child protection. Doesn't that include DS2 then? What about mummy protection?

Love him more than life itself, but I don't think I can do this any more.

[Flossam]

PC, so sorry things are so tough for you. Did I see you had an assessment yesterday? Was the above the result? I would appeal. If not I'm sure the papers would love that quote. You poor thing.

[PeachyClair]

The assessment was for funds to fo to BIBIC, the assessment in April ended with 'Yes he ahs Aspergers but it isnt curable so I will discharge you, come back if any more problems'. Moved house bytr Sam's records been lost so far and GP won't refer until found.

[Flossam]

Oh no. I hope they turn up soon. How can they be lost?

[Fio2]

yes we are on social services 'reserve' list too, not priority. Really is crap

trouble is my social worker really is lovely and I can only shout at her so much. It really isnt her fault, its just complete crapperty crap

[Davros]

Child Protection and Disabled Childrens' Team are different as far as I know and resources are different, therefore there must be some provision for Disabled Children, doesn't sound correct to me, fobbing off!

[PeachyClair]

Apparently they can't recruit Social workers; so those they can get go straight to the CP team.
That's what she told me anyhow

[Fio2]

we are under the 'disability team' but funding and social workers deal with both children with disabilities and kids from unstable homes (sorry i dont know the PC word ) funding ineveitably goes to children who need protection and who are seen as more vulnerable i suppose. it is enough to push parents with children with sevre problems over the edge though, its madness

[monica2]

Hi PeachyClair I really feel for you atm. (Whilst waiting for the notes to be sent) Could you chase up the person who did the previous assessment and ask them to send a short letter to the GP to get the ball rolling with the referral? I have never had contact with S.S. but have had a lot of help from the Autistic Outreach Service, is there one in your area that perhaps the GP could make a quick call to, they do homevisits for home strategies. Also CAMHs may be able to help, I would certainly put pressure on the GP and explain how helpless you feel.

[coppertop]

PC What a useless lot of people you have to deal with.