BusyLizzie100 Report post Posted August 13, 2007 We are appealing about DS2's Statement and it's likely we'll end up at tribunal. His recently amended Statement has totally written out all of his sensory perceptual needs - they're just being brushed under the carpet - and we may well need to find an independent witness, such as an occupational therapist or some other ASD specialist, to assess him. The NHS OT has been largely ignored. Has anyone any idea of how to find someone suitable? Please PM if you have any specific details, otherwise just an idea of where to look would be helpful. We also need to find an independent educational psychologist who understands ASD. Lizzie Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shars Report post Posted August 13, 2007 We are appealing about DS2's Statement and it's likely we'll end up at tribunal. His recently amended Statement has totally written out all of his sensory perceptual needs - they're just being brushed under the carpet - and we may well need to find an independent witness, such as an occupational therapist or some other ASD specialist, to assess him. The NHS OT has been largely ignored. Has anyone any idea of how to find someone suitable? Please PM if you have any specific details, otherwise just an idea of where to look would be helpful. We also need to find an independent educational psychologist who understands ASD. Lizzie try expertsearch.co.uk they have ots and the like on there I had a recommendation for an ed.psy his name is Mike Davies 0207 6978859 youd need to check that he would come into tribunial with you.Some wont. Hope this is a good start Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mand Report post Posted August 13, 2007 Hi Lizzie Have you looked at the NAS site under summary of Educational psychologists known to specialise in autism. There are areas they cover etc. This is the pdf file address hope it comes up ok for you. www.nas.org.uk/content/1/c6/01/07/81/list%20of%20educational%20psychologists.pdf NAS helpline may be able to direct you to an occupational therapist. The page about professionals is titled Who can help?Professionals involved in autism. Mand. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elainem Report post Posted August 17, 2007 Lizzie I could pm you the name of a private OT we used to use in Manchester and her specialisim is ASD, or she may know someone closer to you. Elaine Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BusyLizzie100 Report post Posted August 18, 2007 Lizzie I could pm you the name of a private OT we used to use in Manchester and her specialisim is ASD, or she may know someone closer to you. Elaine Elaine, We are a bit further south than Manchester, but it may be helpful if she knows of anyone nearer us in Hertfordshire. Many thanks, Lizzie Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elainem Report post Posted August 18, 2007 Elaine, We are a bit further south than Manchester, but it may be helpful if she knows of anyone nearer us in Hertfordshire. Many thanks, Lizzie I've sent her an email for any contacts she can share and will let you know when I get a reply. Elaine Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elainem Report post Posted August 18, 2007 she doesn't know anyone personally and suggested you could try this site. Hope you sort something. www.otip.co.uk Elaine Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
