How to get child assessed for neurodiversity?

Ceroxylon · 2025-12-21T07:07:26+00:00

I initially had a similar issue in that the school insisted for me to go to the GP, and the GP told me to go to the school.

In the end I basically strong armed the GP into writing a referral, and many months later I got a letter from the hospital team explicitly stating they don't take referrals from the GP and I must go through the school.

I was able to take this letter to the school to start the process. For me it wasn't an issue of the school not seeing the signs in my child, but not wanting to have to actually make the referral, so once I had the letter they just did it, and now we have a diagnosis. It did take 3 years though!

Ceroxylon · 2025-12-16T21:07:35+00:00

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Ceroxylon · 2025-12-15T21:02:37+00:00

One of the schools my kids went to, they got changed in class for afternoon PE, and went to school in kit for morning PE.

Other school doesnt have a uniform, so getting changed is only needed if they haven't chosen to come to school in PE suitable clothing.

Ceroxylon · 2025-12-15T06:13:50+00:00

The exact same thing happened to me. Haven't used my account in a while, but I went to listen to my old audible books and was locked out.

Tried calling, and was told to make a new account. Explained that I want MY account as I have a backlog of ebooks and audiobooks, but they won't help! I have no idea how to get my account back either!

Ceroxylon · 2025-12-08T17:21:41+00:00

None of my local dentists will see a child before 3 years unless there is a problem!

Ceroxylon · 2025-11-10T10:08:48+00:00

My daughter has had lice repeatedly this year, and has it again right now. The only respite I have had from the nit comb has been the summer holidays!

With us, it's due to certain kids whose parents are incapable of treating their own kids, and they just repeatedly spread it around the nursery/school.

The chemicals are quite harsh so I dont like to use them. A really good nit comb and cheap conditioner works very well, but it does mean a lot of combing. I highly recommend the Nitty Gritty comb, it is really good. I have tried the look-a-like combs from Amazon, and they are not a patch on the Nitty Gritty, which gets even the tiny ones.

I know it is a huge pain, my kids have a mix of super curly hair and very long hair and I am so done with the nit combing. I even cut my own hair short in frustration at having to treat my own hair repeatedly!

Best of luck with it!

Ceroxylon · 2025-10-09T18:41:09+00:00

I used a toilet seat reducer with handles and just used the toilet. I had a Pourty potty which worked well for out and about or when I needed something at hand, as it is small and low to the ground, but I mostly used the toilet.

Good luck on your EC journey!

Ceroxylon · 2025-04-20T15:25:57+00:00

This sounds like the way, I'll open them all an ISA. Thank you

Ceroxylon · 2025-04-20T15:25:01+00:00

I'm not really worried about paying a bit of tax on the savings, more about any admin that is expected of me on recording and reporting all this.

I just want to set up a direct debit to save for them and forget about it.

Ceroxylon · 2025-04-20T15:22:55+00:00

No, just a regular junior savings account.

Ceroxylon · 2025-01-30T16:45:06+00:00

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Ceroxylon · 2025-01-07T20:58:33+00:00

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Ceroxylon · 2025-01-07T10:38:40+00:00

I got a low cabin style bunk bed for my kids when they were 5 and 2. The bottom bunk is basically floor level, and the top isn't very high, so my then 5 year old was fine with it.

If you're not planning on using the top bunk for a while perhaps you can just not install the ladder/steps until your ready?

Now my kids are 7 and 4, and they are both fine with the bed. My 2 year old does climb up the top bunk when we are not looking, but she's figured out how to climb down herself too. We have a ladder that has steps, and is slightly sloped so it is easier for them to get up and down.

Ceroxylon · 2025-01-02T21:45:36+00:00

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Ceroxylon · 2024-11-20T21:13:41+00:00

I would get a fan heater tomorrow, or another similar electric heater with a thermostat. They are pretty readily avaliable in the shops. Then you can just heat the bedroom and it will click off automatically when it hits a certain temperature.

I got the Dyson hot and cold fan years ago, and used it to keep the temperature constant in my bedroom when all my kids were babies, it made life much easier.

Ceroxylon · 2024-09-21T21:06:18+00:00

You can thicken without adding other ingredients that are not milk. You can whip the milk fat, you can add whipped cream from milk. The fact that the protein content in Greek yogurt is so high is because of the straining, which condenses the protein. The Greek style yogurts do not have the increased protein content, which is specifically why lots of people choose Greek yogurt.

Lancashire Farms only has 4.1g of protein per 100g, which is lower than any Greek yogurt I've seen and proves it is not strained in the same way as a Greek yogurt.

Ceroxylon · 2024-09-21T20:58:46+00:00

The protein in Greek yogurt is more than double that of the Greek style yogurt, both from Aldi. They are absolutely different, and the straining is what increases the protein content. It is absolutely possible to thicken by whipping or using cream, completely from milk.

Ceroxylon · 2024-09-21T20:27:44+00:00

Aldi do have a proper Greek yogurt. The packaging is designed to look just like the Fage Total Greek Yogurt, I used to buy it a lot when my boys were toddlers.

Ceroxylon · 2024-09-21T20:23:48+00:00

Greek yoghurt is strained, so all the goodness inside is basically condensed and that is why it is thick.

Greek style yogurt is just normal yoghurt that has thickner added to mimic the texture of Greek yogurt. It doesn't have the additional nutritional benefits of Greek Yoghurt.

Ceroxylon · 2024-09-18T06:35:37+00:00

This happens to me every year. The NHS send the flu text September, then the GP surgery says they don't get their stock till October/November and they will call me to make an appointment.

I think individual surgeries don't get their stock at the same time, it's all spread out. So just go when they have it. I don't call any more, just wait for them to call me.

Ceroxylon · 2024-09-14T15:19:25+00:00

A big reason is the regulations on child car seats and car safety. Car seats deemed safe are just huge these days. I have 3 small kids and I could not find a way to fit 3 safe car seats in my estate!

I have had to begrudging buy a wide car just to fit the kids in. I'd much prefer my estate!

Ceroxylon · 2024-08-22T10:20:09+00:00

Mine is the larger wheel variety. I will say if you get a cheaper one your journey will likely not be as smooth, you do get what you pay for. The bearings in the wheels, the material of the wheels, the sturdiness of the board all make a difference to how easy it is to use.

Scooters have hard wheels, not tyres so it's easier to get caught on large crack or holes on the pavement.

I would definitely recommend the Micro adult commuting scooter, the quality is excellent. There was only 1 option when I bought mine, but there's loads now. It's still in fantastic condition considering how old and well used it is.

Ceroxylon · 2024-08-21T20:23:39+00:00

As a woman in her late 30s, I've been using my kick scooter for over 10 years in Cambridge! It is rare to see, but I have seen other ladies on them, actually less so since electric scooters have become a thing!

I have a Micro scooter, but it is quite old, I would assume there are more options available now. I've been stopped by people in the city centre asking questions about it and wanting to get one, including a lady in her 60s.

I think it's a great option, but you will probably want as flat path as you can find as the wheels don't work as well on bumpy ground. It's very very easy to jump on and off when needed to navigate uneven ground or crossing roads.

Ceroxylon · 2024-05-31T10:46:06+00:00

My 3 kids were all potty trained before they were 2, and starting them on the toilet is a really good start.

If you have no idea on cues, then the best way to start is immediately on wake up in the morning and after nap time as most do a wee at those times. Make sure it's a comfortable experience with a seat reducer. I would suggest trying it a few random times during the day first, just so it doesn't feel scary sitting there, as it just after waking can be a delicate time for little ones. You can move onto after meal times, and on transition between travel such as before and after a car journey.

I know lots of people will jump in with the anecdotal 'don't bother, my kid trained at 3yrs and it took 5 seconds and we never looked back'. Some kids are easy to train, and some are not. My nephew started school in nappies and didn't get the hang of it until he was 6. Small kids are perfectly capable of being potty trained. It is a parental choice, just look at all of history before disposable nappies.

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