DD (5) being investigated for SN. Where can I get more info?

[YeahBut]

Dd1 started reception this year and is currently being investigated for special needs after both her teacher and the SEN officer at her school noticed some issues. She is displaying signs / symptoms that could indicate a language delay, a language disorder, ADD or high-functioning autism (or a combination of any/all of these). Where can I get good, reliable information about any of these conditions? Am beside myself with worry. Please help.

My 4yr-old has a diagnosis of autism. My younger son (22mths) has a preliminary dx of autism. As Socci says the NAS site is a good starting point for autism. I can't remember which books I used in the early days but even small libraries seem to have a selection that you can borrow to see if there is anything that sounds familiar. The first time I read a book about autism it was like reading a book about ds1.

Some of the other Mumsnetters will have knowledge and experience of the other types of SN. In the meantime ask as many questions on here as you want. We're usually around if you need anything. xxx

Afasic is a good website for language delay/disorders.

Try not to worry too much (not easy I know) as at least it's been picked up and your dd will get the help she needs.

My dd (aged 5) has a language disorder but has bits of everything so is hard to pin her down to any diagnosis. My dd was picked ap at about 2 yrs old.

Yeahbut, I echo what everybody else has said (my dd is autistic although severely so so don't know much about high functioning autism). We're all here for you... .

Yeahbut, I echo what everybody else has said (my dd is autistic although severely so so don't know much about high functioning autism). We're all here for you... .

Yeahbut, I echo what everybody else has said (my dd is autistic although severely so so don't know much about high functioning autism). We're all here for you... .

Yeahbut, I echo what everybody else has said (my dd is autistic although severely so so don't know much about high functioning autism). We're all here for you... .

Yeahbut, I echo what everybody else has said (my dd is autistic although severely so so don't know much about high functioning autism). We're all here for you... .

Hi YeahBut. My DS1, who is now five, was diagnosed as having high-functioning autism when he was three. When I first became concerned about him, I just went to bookshops and browsed through anything I could find about autism, and also googled everything I could think of.

There is ai very good book by a boy called Luke Jackson who has Asperger's Syndrome, and who reminds me of DS1 in many ways. It's called "Freaks, Geeks and Asperger's Syndrome" and includes lots of suggestions for further reading and useful websites etc. (Many people regard high-functioning autism and Asperger's Syndrome as being different names for the same condition; certainly although DS1's diagnosis is HFA, a lot of the stuff I read about Asperger's does apply to him.)

I know how worrying and upsetting it all is, but things do get better and it is good that they have picked up on your DD1's possible special needs now rather than later.

hi there YeahBut my ds2 has dx of ADHD/ASD also had a language delay and development delay ,dyspraxia and its hard to say where oneends and the other begins iykwim.Try not to worry(easier said than done.i know)its good that this has been noticed early on and your ds will get the help she needs.As Socci has said NAS is good and they will put you in touch with someone in your area who will help and support you.The SENCO should be able to give you more info re ADd/autism.
Has your dd been refered for SALT as they will be able to assess what language delay/disorder if any your dd has.
Talk to as many other sn mums as you can ,read asmuch about these conditions as possible,ask as many questions as you need....hope this helps a little...

Dinosaur that book sounds great.where did you get it????

I got it online from Amazon. It is excellent.

Thank you all for your advice. Have been checking out the websites you mentioned. Nothing will happen until next term as there are too many distractions in the class to do any useful observations or assessments atm. We will have another meeting with the SENCO and dd1's teacher after that to discuss the next step. Will keep you all posted.