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What’s Inside Concerned About Your Child? When and Where to Seek a Diagnosis
If you’re noticing things that don’t quite line up – like delayed speech, intense interests, social struggles, or emotional meltdowns – you’re not alone. This guide answers the questions keeping you up at night and gives you a clear, supportive path to understand what’s going on with your child. Here’s how it can help:
Spot the Signs with Confidence
- A straightforward checklist of autism and ADHD traits, crafted to help you recognise common patterns and decide when it’s time to act. No more second-guessing yourself or wondering, “Is this normal?”
Where to Go and Who to Trust
- Answers to the big questions: Where do I start? Who do I need to see? What kind of professional will actually understand my child?
- Simple breakdowns of the roles of GPs, paediatricians, psychologists, and psychiatrists, so you know who does what, and how to get the right fit the first time.
Clarity on the Diagnosis Process Without the Jargon
- What to expect in assessments (in person or telehealth) and practical tips for navigating each step, whether it’s your first time or you’re looking for a second opinion.
- How to avoid unnecessary tests and repeated assessments that drain your time and budget.
Reassurance About Labels and Next Steps
- Real talk on the value of a diagnosis, addressing concerns around “labelling” and showing how it can actually be a step toward empowerment, support, and understanding for both you and your child.
Honest Tips for Managing Costs and Time
- Advice on making the most of your resources, reducing the financial strain of assessments, and practical strategies to get your child the help they need – without overwhelming your budget.
No complex medical jargon, no judgment – just a compassionate guide written by a mum who’s walked this road. Concerned About Your Child? When and Where to Seek a Diagnosis gives you real answers, a clear roadmap, and the reassurance you need to move forward with confidence, so you can feel prepared, empowered, and ready to support your child’s needs.
Already received a diagnosis for your child? This guide might be a better fit I created A Child’s Diagnosis: A Mum’s Guide to Support and Helping Others ‘Get It’ to help you navigate the confusion and emotional overwhelm that comes with navigating your child’s diagnosis.
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