CAMHS REFUSAL TO SEE MY SON - UPDATE

[cmuir]

Hi

 

Been waiting for a year for CAMHS to accept a referral from my son's consultant. Robert's exhibiting self-injurous behaviour, is extremely abusive and hostile to people he doesn't know, makes threats (some of which he actually carries out!), etc. They've refused two referrals on the grounds that "other people are involved". I written to them saying that I have concerns about too many people being involved, however, it's important they do become involved because each specialist (consultant, SALT, psychologist, etc) all have their own areas of expertise which could help Robert (nearly 5). Got nowhere.

 

Took Robert for his appointment with his consultant this morning. He was so badly behaved, shouting abuse, kicking and hitting walls, throwing and trying to break toys, etc. It wasn't pleasant seeing him behave in that way, but I'm so glad she witnessed that. She's witnessed Robert in a number of settings, each time he's behaved in a similar way. She was saying that it's purely because he's anxious. She was displeased that CAMHS have issued a letter agreeing to see him in 6 months time!!! She promptly phoned them to chase things up, demanding they see us now as she seen for herself how difficult things are for us. She's fantastic. Really feel like she's looking out for us. In addition, she's sending school a report to tell them not to even think about withdrawing/reducing support. Woman is a star - I'm so grateful to her.

 

I also sent CAMHS a letter asking for reason/s why they've refused to see my son, stating that I've contacted my MSP!!!

 

Caroline.

[oracle]

Good for your Consultant and good for you Caroline

 

This is happening where I live because our Pead is on long term sick leave and the ASD guy from CAMHS moved to another Authority - they are so stretched that they are refusing to see children That's not our problem - glad you Consultant came out bating for you

 

Oracle

[UltraMum]

Way to go - hope things get sorted promptly now

[Bagpuss]

Fantastic Caroline Hope you get an appointment quick

[kirstie]

great news Caroline, it's just a shame you have to go through this before something happens, fingers crossed you'll get an appointment soon!

[butterfingersbimbo]

its so sad the state our children need to be in before they will help them it must be so distressing for you. hope that they can see you and your lad as soon as possible, fingers crossed someone will have to cancel and they will phone you on the off chance. hang on in there!