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Autism assessment - can anybody share their experiences?

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TryingForOurSecondxx · 31/08/2021 20:55

My gorgeous son is 2 next month, and for a while I’ve wondered whether he could be on the spectrum. My knowledge of it was limited although he is my 3rd child of 4. When the health visitor did his last assessment, I blurted out that I wondered if maybe he could be autistic. She did an assessment and he ticked nearly every single box. He’s non verbal except for a few noises. I have read and read and read about it, and the more I read it’s like someone is describing my child. He was referred in July, but it’s around a 6 month wait in my area. He has a hearing test next week but what I really want to know is - what happens in the ASD assessment? Specifically for a 2 year old if possible? It’s at a family support and development centre with different healthcare professionals (based in Lancashire) but that is really all I know. I’d love to know more about what to expect. Thank you!

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DominicRaabsTravelAgent · 31/08/2021 22:35

So sorry that you haven't had any answers to this. Have you tried asking in the SN Section? There might be a few MNers who've gone through the assessment process in there Thanks

Stayingstrongish · 01/09/2021 03:38

My son was a little bit older when he had his, but it was mainly the paediatrician asking questions about his development, social interaction, etc. She did a little bit of talking to him. That was just one part of the process, he also had a separate assessment with a speech and language therapist who played some games with him. School also put their evidence in and then it all goes to
a panel - but we have to wait over a year for that next step. You may find getting a final diagnosis takes quite a while, depending on your area.

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