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2 year old mayb autistic

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char1988
char1988 Community member Posts: 2 Listener
edited May 2019 in Autism and neurodiversity
Hey i have a 2 year old little boy im health visitor and ither health assistants have referd my little boy for autisum he dosnt communicate he dont speak he eats objects ie wood sand and think non edible and mostly likes drys foods he flaps alot and has started to hold his ears he dosnt like much conatct barely likes others company he runs more then walks and sleeping is really awful i really would appricate anyone who could give me some advice 

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  • SaraC_Scope
    SaraC_Scope CP Network, Scope Posts: 43 Courageous
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    Hi @charl1988 I'm sorry to hear you're having a difficult time with your little boy and hope you get some answers soon.  If you felt you needed some additional support, you could contact the Navigate Service.
    Navigate provide a six week programme of online and telephone support to parents who have a child going through diagnosis or have a child who has recently been diagnosed with a disability.  The aim is to provide parents with emotional and practical support that will help them build resilience as they start on their journey as a parent of a child with a disability or impairment.

    Take care

    Sara
  • Matt_Scope
    Matt_Scope Scope Posts: 56 Pioneering
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    Hi, if you have been referred to by health professionals, due to a potential diagnosis for you child, you may be eligible for 6 weeks of phone based digital support from Scopes new Navigate service, where we can help you address your concerns and questions and help you along the pathway to diagnosis.

    If you think this would be useful and would would be interested in this sort of support, please call us on 0808 8010510 and we will hopefully be able to set you up with an  advisor.
  • SaraC_Scope
    SaraC_Scope CP Network, Scope Posts: 43 Courageous
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    Navigate number is 0808 801 0510.  Alternatively you can visit the online application form.
  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User] Posts: 0 Courageous
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    Hi @char1988

    Sounds as if you're having quite a difficult time at the moment. There are national charities that can give you more guidance and tips specific to Autism, which may be useful. I've included some links below.

    https://www.autism.org.uk/ 

    https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/autism/

    https://www.autism-alliance.org.uk/

    https://resourcesforautism.org.uk/

    It may also be an idea to google the Local Offer for the area that you live in and they can signpost to you to more local and specific support in your area.

    I hope this helps.

    Best Wishes x

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