Child regressing - no progress for 6 months

[Nick22]

Hi,

opinions and advice please - what would you do if you thought a child was regressing. areas of concern are speech, toilet training, behaviour, socialising, attention span. All gone backwords over the last 6 months, we have raised concerns several times with mum, had a meeting last week with a written IEP plan, sent the development file, on track etc all home for mum to study. On track levels have stayed the same for the past year in some areas. A year ago progress was fine and we were all happy however something has changed - this is clearly not a blip and things are not picking up. Mum has missed several appointments with speech therapy and they have now put her back on a waiting list :( the child has not yet been assessed by anyone other than HV and that was 6 months ago.
What to do?

[sarah707]

It really depends on where you live and how you work with other professionals in your area.

I know childminders who have tried to flag up concerns and been told that HVs etc will only listen to parents.

However if you are in an area which values your opinion you might be able to ask for some support for the child.

I'd start with your childminding coordinator / development officer and get advice from her / him first.

Hth :D

[miffy]

If you have links with a children's centre the early years teacher there might be able to help you.

Miffy xx

[Eddisonsmum]

I have this. Going to see the early years teacher tomorrow at a group at the CC. If CC staff feel there is a problem, they can refer to the HV. I think this is the only way I can go about things now as mum thinks its my fault as believes it only happens whilst in my care. My CC have been really helpful so far and welcomed me with open arms. I don't know where to turn next so it's nice to have the other support

[Nick22]

Hi - thanks all, mum has signed permission for me to contact HV but I have also asked childcare support officer for advice so may be going via the children center referral route/. Mum did agree that she feels some regression has occurred but other than not much feedback really. It's a tricky one - we are supposed to be positive and pick up on what they can do but what can we do when this happens - can't just ignore it.