What this section is about
This section shows who knows your child and who can confirm their needs. Professionals may include: , paediatrician, school , teacher, educational psychologist, occupational therapist, speech and language therapist, , MHST, social worker, family support worker, private assessor, sleep clinic, dietitian.
Avoid saying
- No one is really involved.
- We are waiting, so there is nothing to add.
- Only school knows.
Better ways to explain
- We are currently waiting for assessment/support from…
- Although services are limited, we have raised concerns with…
- The following professionals are aware of our child's needs…
Example wording
My child's needs have been discussed with school, the and other services. We are also waiting for further assessment/support. The lack of professional involvement does not mean needs are not present; it reflects delays and limited access to services.
Evidence that helps
- Referral letters
- Waiting list letters
- Appointment letters
- Emails
- School concern forms
- Private reports
- summaries
Common mistakes
- Leaving out services because you are only on a waiting list
- Forgetting private assessments
- Forgetting school
- Forgetting old reports
- Thinking evidence has to be recent to matter
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