Behaviour issues in Yr1 referred to cahms

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My son is 5, has been referred to cahms for aggression, lack of focus, impulsiveness.

This assessment is going to take months to come through I'm guessing.

Shall I ask the school to get an educational psychologist to come in too to give them tools to help him manage his behaviour. He's had 2 detentions in a day due to hitting other children.

Help please x

It can’t hurt to ask for an ed psych. Can you ask your GP for a paediatrician referral if you’re concerned too?

I would be surprised if a ed psych visit will come any sooner than a cahms referral. There is typically a long waiting list unless it is a leafy lane school possible with fewer referrals.

If you have children under 5 then you could see if there is a local childrens centre. They many be able to refer you for help. I would also go to the GP and see if they will refer you as well.

Unless you can afford a private assessment (£500) you may have a long wait for an Ed Psych - although well worth it if you do have the funds. I would go to your GP and ask for a referral if you think ADHD might be the cause. In the mean time I would read up as much as possible about behavioural management techniques and see what you can implement in the mean time. Is behaviour at home a problem too or just in the noisy school environment?