BIBIC - whats the low down?

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I've heard it mentioned a few times on here now and am still not too clear on what exactly it is/does and who its suitable for? Is it something for pre or post dx?
Can anyone please kindly summarise for me??

Hi

BIBIC will do an assessment (not diagnose) your child for sensory and other issues. If you have a quick look at their website, you can see the sort of conditions they can consider - cerebral palsy, downs, autism, dyspraxia etc.

They have a multi-disciplinary team of therapists who will help draw up strategies for addressing some of the child's basic issues.

Do contact them for a general chat to see if they can help. They are really friendly and approachable.

Thank you, that does make it a bit clearer.
Do people normally go after they get a diagnosis do you think or before?
I am wondering if it would help in getting a diagnosis to have a report from BIBIC?

We are in the position of DS (4yo) being seen by community paediatrician a couple of times but being told 'wait a bit longer and see' as he shows several clear signs of ASD but also lacks some traits that would normally be there with ASD. He also shows some signs of ADHD.
He has no imaginary play but has mostly ok eye contact for example.

Tbh, I'm not 100% sure what is meant by sensory issues, so not sure what sort of things they would be looking for to consider seeing him?

I was wondering how far does their outreach team reach out to as they are quite far away from us?

You don't have to have a diagnosis. In fact, I think one of the reasons people go there for ASD related issues is that it takes so long to get a diagnosis that you are often left without help whilst waiting.

Wasuup - I know nothing of their outreach programme. We have to attend for two days at their Bridgwater HQ.

Sensory issues include over or undersensitivity to things like touch, smells, taste, noise but also include the balance (vestibular) system and proprioception which can affect coordination as well as other things.

Classicly, children on the spectrum have issues with some of the following clothes, food, noise, poor coordination etc. Sensory problems are not part of the diagnostic criteria but they are nearly always present in children on the spectrum and they can profoundly interfere with daily life.

THank you, that makes a lot more sense now!
It doesnt sound like smething that would be relevant to my DS then. If he does have an ASD then it will most likely be Aspergers, so his problems are more social and with his speech at the moment.
The only sensory type things he has are not liking having his hair cut, feet measured etc and so far we get by with a bit of distraction, a lot of bribery and growing to like long hair lol
Thanks for the explanation, appreciate it