Hi everyone
so DD has been suspected to have autism for quite some time (she’s 2 years 3 months now) and starts nursery in January. They seem like a brilliant nursery and everyone has said such good things about them including parents of children who have additional needs who attended the nursery.
our HV came out to do 2 year review for DD and has agreed / shared our concerns and has referred DD to the integrated early years service and SALT teams. Reason being is there are specialist teachers within the integrated early years who will observe DD at nursery etc and put a support plan in place, assist staff and also offer play groups with us as a family to attend and meet other parents and receive constructive advice etc. our HV said she couldn’t refer to a peadriatician without reports from IEYS and SALT as the referral would be sent straight back so she’s going to review after we’ve seen all services and then send off a referral to a peadriatician for an autism assessment along with all the other services reports.
I guess I’m just posting here really for some reassurance and guidance from other parents who have been through the same. I feel really on edge and anxious about DD starting nursery and I can’t put my finger on why really other then the “what ifs” which I’m sure you’re all aware of. I feel like the support DD needs is finally making an appearance and I’ve not got a clue what to expect which I feel is where some of the nerves stem from. What can I expect going forward? Any advice?