Camhs experience?

[Treefootomm]

Has anyone dealt with camhs, what is likely to happen?

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I think that's a bit how long is a piece of string. Can you explain a bit about your situation then people can respond to that.

Yes.

I guess it depends where you are and whats happened. It CAN be brilliant. What is your specific concern?

Yes, i have dealt with them twice. You will hear good stories and bad depending on what area people are in. For us it was a ok expereance, both my dd's went through camhs, both were acessed by 'child psychologist', 'speach and language therapist and 'pediatrician', with dd1 it took 18 months to get a diagnosis of Aspergers and with dd2 it took 11 months to get a diagnosis of Autism. Dd2 still see's Camhs every 6 months.

Depending on a number of things it can be a slow process, for us they were great and dd2 was referred to OT, SALT and sn nursery after our first visit.

You may want to post on the SN's board, there are loads of us that have been through it.

See my other post for more details, basically sds is very angry/aggressive and we've been referred

what other post?

Sorry, don't know how to link, its in step parenting - worried for others . Basically sds get in a rage at the slightest rhing, sometimes for no reason at all. Concerned for anger towards his younger siblings

here is a link to your other thread to help others respond. As I only have one ds I don't really feel qualified to respond.

I have a similar step son, hes now 19 and a few months ago had a break down and ended up in hospital, we didn't get any help with him when he was younger as his mum could not get him to go to CAMHS. all i can say is 'stick with it, push for a diagnosis and the help he needs'. Wish i could offer more advice but my dd's were only 2 and 3 when we went to CAMHS so the process for a 11 year old may be a lot different.