@Amy thank you. I think I may see the GP. Do you know after referral how long it took you to see a paediatrician for assessment and then to diagnosis if you got one yet?
Sorry it takes a long time unfortunately, my LO was referred and only got seen recently. There’s still 2 more appointments to go but was told there’s 8 months until the next one
My boy was referred March/April time last year and we had our paediatrician appointment in the July (this is unusual as the wait list is long, I think I just lucked out with a cancellation or something). His next appointment should be March this year (after he turns 3) and I'm assuming we'll get a diagnosis then, but who knows 🤷♀️ Has your HV said why they can't refer themselves?x
I’d go and see your gp. I took my son and we were seen in 11 months. However it is totally dependent on your health board. Where I live now, the wait time is 44 months. Feel free to pm me if you want any info and I’ll help if I can!
@Lee-naomi thank you. I put in a request to see the GP and they have said they will review our request at the end of March. So may be a while for us.
@Amy thanks. HV just brush off concerns as normal, so a bit of a conflict of opinion unfortunately. I may start researching privately.
@Dee thank you. Do you know what typically each appointment entails if you don’t mind sharing?
The National Autistic Society are great for information, advice, etc. Can't recommend them enough ❤️ No harm in raising concerns with your GP for a second opinion too.
Me! I spoke to my HV about my concerns and she agreed and referred my boy to the paediatrician to start the assessment process. I didn't need to fill any forms in, i think she must have done it all.