tjw Report post Posted September 2, 2008 hi all i have just heard via my docs that G has been refered to a child psychologist , i was just wondering if this is the route normaly taken as the first step, sorry if i sound a bit unknowlegdable, but this is all new to me and i am just a confused. thanks for your help iam sure i will have loads more questions when it all gets started hope you all dont mind. thanks worried theresa x Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tally Report post Posted September 2, 2008 There are so many different route to diagnosis. This certainly sounds like things are going in the right direction though. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tjw Report post Posted September 2, 2008 There are so many different route to diagnosis. This certainly sounds like things are going in the right direction though. hi tally thanks for the info i just wanted to check with you all on here thanks theresa Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Clare63 Report post Posted September 2, 2008 Hi Theresa, As Tally says there are many different routes to diagnosis, in our case we went from GP to child psychologist (at the Child & adolescent metal health unit at our local hospital) so that sounds about right. It's rather confusing and unsettling to begin with, but I am sure the psychologist will go through with you their plans for assessment as it approaches. Clare Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tjw Report post Posted September 3, 2008 Hi Theresa, As Tally says there are many different routes to diagnosis, in our case we went from GP to child psychologist (at the Child & adolescent metal health unit at our local hospital) so that sounds about right. It's rather confusing and unsettling to begin with, but I am sure the psychologist will go through with you their plans for assessment as it approaches. Clare hi clare that is the same way for me docs then the psychologist thanks for putting my mind at ease, i dont think i trusted my doctor because he didnt seem to know alot about this subject and i suppose i just worry to much when itcomes to G but many thanks again i no it sounds silly but just wonted to make sure that this is one of the 1st stages. theresa Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flora Report post Posted September 3, 2008 Yep, as everyone says it depends where you live and the level of specific expertise within CAMHS. When my boys were dx the CAMHS psychiatrist was an expert in ASD, and dx with input from a team (child psychologist, SALT etc). Since moving I've found that the psychiatrists we've come across at CAMHS don't have any expertise in ASD and for dx purposes they refer to a local (well known) prof who specialises in ASD. Good luck with the process. Flora Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bikemad Report post Posted September 3, 2008 After my lad saw the specialist she referred him to a child psychologist amongst other people. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Diane Report post Posted September 3, 2008 Hi Our GP referred our son to CAMHS and he sees a psychologist who is just wonderful. Good luck. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tjw Report post Posted September 3, 2008 hi all and thanks for the replys you have all helped put my mind at ease, i must say i find all the people on this forum very helpfull and its realy nice that you all take the time to reply to my question ( i am sure i will have a million zillon more once the process begins but at least i know i can come on here and speak with you all) thanks and sending loads of these <'> <'> <'> <'> <'> theresa Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites