Following a meeting with DD2s class teacher and school sendco- they have agreed with me that DD2 shows ADHD/ADD tendencies.
They confirmed they'll put a CAHMS request in (how do I go about checking on this) and will provide me with some contacts of private professionals that other parents have used should I want to take that route.
I could really do with some guidance on the system please for those in the know...
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how do I know if DD is severe enough to need assessment
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is school request to CAHMS same as a go request or should I be going to the gp too?
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what will she gain from being diagnosed (or is it just a label?) primary school are helping with interventions now already as agree impacts her learning
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are EHPCs something I need to learn more about or only depending on an outcome of an assessment - and if so will they consider private or only nhs assessment
Basically I just don't know where to go and whether she requires it... and what steps to take when.
Please share your experiences with your adhd children and what the outcomes have been and if that's been helpful for them?
I'm in north London if anyone commenting has specific local recommendations.
Thanks!