Always a diagnosis?

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Just that really.
Is there any particular benefit for having a diagnosis of learning difficulty/disability? Would I be doing my dd a disservice not to have her assessed?
I fought for a diagnosis for ds2 throughout his school, he finally got one via our gp in ds final school year.

I think it is worth it if you think it will help you better understand your daughter's needs, and help you in advocating for help for her.

My DD has specific learning difficulties and a diagnosis was essential for her to access support - firstly for additional support in school, then extra exam time/laptop use and now at uni where she gets DSA for a laptop with specialist software, a mentor, extended coursework deadlines and printing credit. Of course the support isn't guaranteed though and a lot depends on services in your area, I do know other parents who have got a diagnosis but still didn't manage to get support in place. But at least you have a chance of getting support with an assessment, without one then she will just be treated as any other child and that would be unfair if she's disadvantaged by her disability.

Thank you.

I'm not sure what to ask or where to go tbh. She is currently H.ed but we are looking at school for secondary next year.
Is there a website that can tell you from their characteristics what to be assessed for all will she be assessed for everything? I know that a website couldn't diagnose but maybe give an idea of more specifically related disabilities to check.

Atm I am unable to distinguish between ODD, Aspergers/ autism, ADHD, ADD and she is making our lives unbearable at times.

in the circumstances you describe I would go for it, as it may help.

Strongly recommend getting a diagnosis, because depending on what it is, there will be strategies and support groups.