Absolutely delighted to have just been awarded DLA money for my 5 year old son - and more than we expected.
My question is, what support should I get for him now that we can afford it?
He has an ADHD diagnosis. He is hyperactive and impulsive, and struggles with focus. He gets very emotional very quickly. He struggles with friendships, gets anxious, and can lash out (thankfully rare there days). He is going through an ASD assessment too. He is hypermobile and a little behind in writing.
He sees a SALT on a weekly basis already, and now we can afford for him to see an OT weekly as well who can work on writing skills with him. What other support can I get for him now? Something that might help him understand emotions better? We couldn't afford it before so I didn't really look into ny additional paid support, but now we have the money I'm not sure what support is even available!
Thamks in advance.
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Worriedmotheroftwo · 18/03/2024 00:09
Worriedmotheroftwo · 18/03/2024 18:55
If you haven't had a high quality EP assessment, that could be worth doing at some point in order to get more information on executive function challenges and any other difficulties including thigs like socialisation skills.
That's a good idea. We assumed we'd get an EP assessment when we apply for an EHCP, but would you recommend arranging for our own privately anyway? Tempted to do that actually.
Worriedmotheroftwo · 18/03/2024 18:55
If you haven't had a high quality EP assessment, that could be worth doing at some point in order to get more information on executive function challenges and any other difficulties including thigs like socialisation skills.
That's a good idea. We assumed we'd get an EP assessment when we apply for an EHCP, but would you recommend arranging for our own privately anyway? Tempted to do that actually.
Goneroundthetwist · 21/03/2024 06:07
I would wait for the LA one. If a private one does the same tests it will give false results if repeated within 6 months. Potentially it could like they are more able than they are because they have already had practice at them.
Worriedmotheroftwo · 18/03/2024 18:55
If you haven't had a high quality EP assessment, that could be worth doing at some point in order to get more information on executive function challenges and any other difficulties including thigs like socialisation skills.
That's a good idea. We assumed we'd get an EP assessment when we apply for an EHCP, but would you recommend arranging for our own privately anyway? Tempted to do that actually.
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