Dd aged 4 is due to start reception in September.
Her nursery flagged up a speech and language delay in January, and we are still waiting to see a SALT, which may not happen until July or August. The resources in our area are very stretched! Her speech is difficult for people outside the family to understand, with poor grammar.
In addition we have had behavioural issues with her. She can have temper tantrums that last over 2 hours. She is especially violent with me, and bites, hits and kicks me.
At nursery she hasn't been violent for some time which I am happy with. They do however comment frequently how she finds it difficult to engage in adult led activities, finds it difficult to stay still, is very impulsive, etc. This is more so than other children her age.
I believe she is bright, as she is very good at problem solving when she can see a reward for herself! She however has very little interest in mark making other than scribbling, and learning numbers and letters. Nursery have commented how she is behind with this.
Now the start of school is looming, I'm wondering what to do to prepare her and ensure the relevant support is in place. I do feel that I have failed to an extent.
Any advice? I'm wondering if I should be seeking a CAMHS referral? What to do re SALT?