Hello,
We finally have ND assessment appointment after a two year wait.
I've been so focused on getting here I have never actually thought about what it means for my child.
Does anyone have any regrets about getting a formal diagnosis, what are the pros and cons that you have found.
I'm very worried about what it may mean as an adult, for example not being able to join the police / military ( not that they have ever expressed any interest in this) and declaring it to dvla.
I'm worried they will be angry with me when older for giving them a label.
I know we will get a diagnosis, but the school have already said that no one to one will be provided as it's not needed. There's already steps in place to help.
so I'm just wondering if it is worth it
Here are some suggested organisations that offer expert advice on special needs.
SN children
ND assessment regrets
Lotsofgin · 19/02/2024 13:19
sleepworkmum · 20/03/2024 12:40
Interestingly, oddly, and also frustratingly, my in-laws are really struggling to engage with the concept that DD is autistic without a diagnosis. The autism is really affecting our lives at the moment - she and I just spent 2 weeks living separately from DH and DS cos of the meltdowns and violence, and she hasn't been in school for months. Anxiety is sky high. School has accepted that she's autistic, Family Services have accepted it, GP is acting on it. But for some reason, DH says his folks can't get their heads around it unless a psychiatrist confirms it. Super frustrating for me, but the screening report is due in a few weeks and I am ready to sit down with them and talk them through it all.
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