Am a long term fostercarer of "simon" (not real name) who is now 7. His Social worker due to aspects of his care history (multiple placements,) is convinced he has attachment disorder, but I really think he has ASD. Raised this again at his last LAC medical and the Dr has decided to refer Simon for a multidisciplinary assessment (was very interested in reading all my logs and notes on his behaviour)
Couple of days ago Simon's first assessment appointment came through but with the letter - (standard letter - date and time of appointment) they have put a pack of info in on coping with a child with asd - support groups, local charities, choosing a school information, behaviour strategies.
Really good information - but are they jumping the gun or are they trying to prepare me for a firm diagnosis? Am I overthinking this?
All great stuff in the pack but am so surprised to receive all this info, when he hasn't got a diagnosis yet.
How would you read this? Are these diagnosis appointments a formality? It feels like they have diagnosed him already by the way they have sent this all through.