More support following a diagnosis

Many families wait for years for a diagnosis - there needs to be more money and time invested into CAMHs so that children can recieve a diagnosis quicker.

following a diagnosis many families often are left with not much more support - usually a leaflet with some general guidance. There should be more support following diagnosis for those that need it - looking at keyworkers within the council to support the family and young person. More groups for children to attend that are SEN friendly and not only run during school / working hours. Support for siblings who often feel left out or don’t understand their autistic siblings diagnosis.

Better mainstream education support

More specialist support in mainstream nursery’s, primary and secondary schools, sixth forms and colleges. With more and more children either receiving or awaiting a diagnosis and unable to cope with demands of mainstream education but not having sufficient specialist school placements there needs to be a greater emphasis to ensure mainstream provision can meet and accommodate the needs of all learners. All staff should have specialist training and as many schools as possible should have sensory spaces to provide emotional regulation for the many children who need it.

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