I don’t know why I didn’t put 2 and 2 together long before now as it’s been 12 years that little madam has been with us. But anyway I think she may have attachment disorder. What is my next step to see if this is the case. Who should I contact to try and get a diagnosis? Should I go through the Gp saying I think this is what she may have or find an agency myself .
What to do-diagnosis
Mummy bear
March 24, 2022 19:11
Donatella
March 25, 2022 07:59
It would be camhs via your GP but expect a long wait and truthfully, I suspect, little support thereafter.
Cynical I know!
Do you think there could be other stuff in the mix? Attachment was always the professionals’ go to when my children were younger when in actually fact 2 out of 3 were autistic. That’s not to say attachment issues weren’t there (we all have our own attachment style) but often there’s more to it. Adoption is trauma regardless of age at placement.
Dan Hughes, Bruce Perry, Sally Donovan has a new book out, Sarah Naish has written lots of useful books. I love a bit of Bruce Perry personally!
chestnuttree
March 25, 2022 16:25
You could also try to get a specialist assessment funded via the ASF. You would need to contact your post-adoption support and ask them to apply for funding for that assessment.
Beacon House has a lot of information on their website. You could have a look at that.
It is all very much about postcodes, who the people are you deal with, what is going on and how well you can make your case. We have had excellent support over the years and have never waited long. That's rare, but it does exist.
If you are struggling to get an assessment, I would recommend paying for a simple one (eg. story stem assessment) privately if you can. We did that many years ago and it has been hugely helpful, because (ideally) you have a professional backing you up. It has helped us with all funding applications after that.
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