Early Bird Programme-whats it like??

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Can you sign up to the programme with just an informal verbal dx or do you need an official dx?

I am pretty sure you need a DX (written or verbal?) to attend but not to apply. We applied before we got the DX are starting in Sept but we do have it now. We didn't have a verbal one though, I guess that would be enough? Give them a call

We had two people without official dx on our Earlybird Plus course.

I have just finished an early bird plus course - they said it used to be that you had to have a dx, now it has changed no dx necessary

In our area, they insist on diagnosis - but if you have a verbal diagnosis then I am sure your paed would support you.

Thanks everyone. Can you tell me a bit more about the Course itself?

They talk about methods to put in place for managing behaviour. It's very good for young children in fact the earlier you can get on the course the better as my DD was 8 when I went on it and I already had most of the stuff we talked about in place. It was good to talk to the other people but not of much practical use. They talk a lot about the iceberg ie the bad behaviour is the tip and you have to find out what is leading to this from what the underlying problems are. It is worth going on but not the answer to all your problems. If your child is in a mainstream school try and get a teacher or LSA to go with you as you can take another person with you. This is where the course is most useful as it does help those who have no idea at all about ASDs to find out more.

They talk about methods to put in place for managing behaviour. It's very good for young children in fact the earlier you can get on the course the better as my DD was 8 when I went on it and I already had most of the stuff we talked about in place. It was good to talk to the other people but not of much practical use. They talk a lot about the iceberg ie the bad behaviour is the tip and you have to find out what is leading to this from what the underlying problems are. It is worth going on but not the answer to all your problems. If your child is in a mainstream school try and get a teacher or LSA to go with you as you can take another person with you. This is where the course is most useful as it does help those who have no idea at all about ASDs to find out more.

Thanks Daisysue. DS is only 3 so it may be worthwhile both DH and I going or me and my Mum?