Need to get DS assessed, advice please

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The SENDCo at our nursery has asked that we have our DS (3y8m) assessed after observing various behavioural and developmental challenges over the last 6 months. It’s no great surprise unfortunately, ADHD and HFA run in the family but we were obviously hoping he would dodge the bullet.

I was just after some practical tips on finding the very best person to carry out an assessment. The SENDCo has asked that we do this urgently as he’s supposed to be starting reception in September.

We have private health insurance (BUPA) through work and we’re thinking this could be the best and quickest route?

So any advice on how best to approach this would be great.

Who’s help to seek out? I.e. are we looking for a child psychologist? A child psychiatrist? An educational therapist? A paediatrician that specialises in Neurodiversity?? I’m getting a bit lost in the terminology.

And any do’s and dont’s from your experiences of having your children assessed?

Double check that this is covered as not all bupa policies cover these assessments. If you given the helpline a call, they'll tell you.

You'd probably be better posting on the parents of neurodiverse kids board rather than here, as this is the board for the grown ups and we're less likely to be able to help. Good luck!

Oh thanks, hadn't realised I was in the wrong chat.