Dismissive health visitor

I’m so sorry you had to witness this sis, that’s horrible!
At the end of the day you know your baby best

I can understand why you felt upset if you felt dismissed or unheard. You know your baby better than anyone, and it's important that your concerns and observations are listened to too. That said, a referral isn't a diagnosis. Health visitors are trained to raise developmental concerns based on what they observe, even if it's only during one appointment. My son's 2-year assessment also raised red flags. He's now waiting for both autism and ADHD assessments, and although it was difficult to hear at the time, I'm glad people listened early because it means we're already getting support. If your son is simply developing at his own pace, the assessment will show that. If he does need some extra support, you've not lost valuable time by waiting. Either way, a referral can only help, not harm

Yes! My son turned 2 in November, and was so behind in his 2 year assessment - could barely talk, had only just started walking. Now hes ahead in everything so I probably wouldn't worry too much

Ignore her, you know your child best. My little girl sat in the corner of the room when my health visitor came because she doesnt know her, normally she's so chatty you can't stop her talking!

Don't forget that health visitors and the whole service is completely optional. If you don't want to see her again, you don't have to

My son is 3 and half my health visitor came round to see him multiple times before she took me serious he still waiting an autism diagnosis he is completely non verbal with global delay. You have to keep fighting . He finally got nhs speech and language recently it was rubbish.