"She was exceptionally calm and patient"

Myself and my son started our journey when he was 2 years old, but after getting no support from school we were ready to give up. However, finally, in year 2 his teacher helped us get onto the GDA pathway. First we were told that it was purely behavioural, but the BOSS referral was closed and were assigned Clare, who has been so supportive and helpful throughout last last few months. Regularly checking in, giving alternative ideas and making me feel I was doing the right things to support my son.

My son bonded with Clare also, which was strange as he usually hates new people. She was exceptionally calm and patient, listening to him every time he went off tangent and ensuring he felt heard. After every appointment he would tell me "I like Clare" and ask when we would next see her (and her bag of tricks). Clare made us feel we could approach her between appointments if required which meant a lot since the 2 of us had been battling alone for so long. My son has now been diagnosed with AuDHD and is being referred to the post diagnostic team and we are looking forward to see what the future holds now everything looks a lot more positive.