My LA is severely disabled. I challenge you to a multi-disciplinary thread to diagnose!

[StarOfValkyrie]

grrrrr!

Are they aware of time?

No

Can they put things in sequence?

No

Can the right and left arms work together?

No

Do they find it difficult to understand basic questions?

Yes

Due to the complex nature of its difficulties we are unable to come to a conclusion at present, but we can assure you you are on our waiting list. We are confident you will cope in the meantime as you seem to have a very clear understanding of its difficulties.

I am an expert actually and I think this LA is presenting very differently depending on the context. It clearly has no problem 'conforming' for the purposes of outside external assessment. It is only 'at home' with parents that you get problems.

Have you considered a sticker chart?

A visual timetable can work wonders, and have you thought of a 'safe corner' holidays for it to retire to when it all gets too much. It must not be confused by more than one instruction at a time, failing to do this could lead to no statements meltdown.

Make sure you talk to it at home. Obviously it never occured to you to do this until I suggested it. Thats why Im the expert.

With reference to the waiting list mentioned, you have not actually been placed on it due to excessive demand.

I'm sure your grow out of it let's wait and see

Do make sure you aren't talking to them too much.

You must leave several months adequate time for a response, don't be too impatient.

Also, have you considered a dx of selective mutism? Only other professionals have seen no evidence of failure to communicate.

Is your LA able to differentiate between its arse and its elbow?

I am a highly specialist OT...what your LA has is a SENSORY INTEGRATION DYSFUNCTION:

-They don't hear the words you speak
-They don't see the words you write
-They can't process the information they are given meaninfully

This means that when they try to draw conclusions, they get it all a bit wrong.

It is your lucky day!!!!! I am also a highly specialist psychologist...what your LA has is OPPOSITIONAL DEFIANCE DISORDER:

-Anything you say, they will argue with
-Anything you ask, they will say no
-Anything you do, they will resist

This means that negotiating with them is futile, and you will have to go to tribunal to make your point.

You truly are blessed!!!!! I am also a highly specialist physiotherapist....what your LA has is a patchy presentation:

-It is very hypertonic in some areas. This means that it is very resistant to flexibility.
-It is very hypotonic in other areas. This means that it can't cope with high demands such as effective provision.
-It is hypermobile in other areas. This means that they move the goal posts so often that you haven't got a chance of scoring a goal in their 'evidence net'.

This means that negotiating with them is futile, and you will have to go to tribunal to make your point.

Never have I seen such a fortunate person!!!! I am also a highly specialist Paediatrician...what your LA has is GLOBAL DEVELOPMENTAL DELAY:

-Your LA is underdeveloped
-Your LA is lacking in communication skills
-Your LA has a 'spiky profile'

What this means is that while they can't make helpful decisions, and can't communicate that they actually plan to do...nothing...they are very good at avoiding saying it and looking like they will be doing something.

You will need to go to tribunal to identify what they are actually saying.

I am a SALT and diagnose your LEA with talking S*!

Stop, stop, I am supposed to be working and I can't for laughing. Mind you 'many a true word spoken in jest'

Your LA is a complex little fella witt spiky profile, obvious problems but has great support from parent leaders so at this time we will
Offer No DX
Offer NO Support.

I translate this technical professional speak to.... Tough shit... your on your own!

I think you'll find there is a wide range of LA behaviour which can be considered normal. You LA is obviously a boy and will catch up in due course - stop worrying and enjoy life.

One year later...

Unfortunately your LA has severe problems - if only you have done something about it before we could have helped you.

NEXT!

Actually,. I think you'll find that it is the home environment that's the problem. Your LA is obviously not being parented in a consistent way. Have you tried contacting a charity to see if they can help you with any parenting courses?

Thanks all.

pmsl at these.

My LA is indeed a complex case. I think it is only fair to have extremely low expectations. But let's not focus on their weaknesses. Perhaps one day, they might eventually acquire NVQ level 1 in SEN!

Mrs Errr....Mum, you do seem to focus a lot on these outward problems you claim to have identified. I think before we go into those, we need to have a more holistic look to establish the background and have a look at those factors which might be more important for your LAs development: Are you living with your LAs father? Is he supportive?

Of course, we don't feel it is appropriate to do a statutory assessment at present. If you feel you have new evidence, please let us know, otherwise please try again in six months.