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"Long wait for diagnosis"

About: Children's Specialist Health Services / Neurodevelopmental Service (NDS)

(as a parent/guardian),

Child on North Lanarkshire Neurodevelopmental pathway awaiting diagnosis. Unfortunately the mainstream school they are in is struggling to deal with behaviours more. Child needs more 1/1 and school only have limited support stay. School and SW In agreement child needs a place in an additional needs school however they said until diagnosis that wouldn't even be considered. Child only been on waiting list since 2023 and waiting list years. Child so disruptive and puts them and others in danger with there behaviours. No help except await diagnosis for possible medication and not able to learn as is mostly send out of classroom for disruptive behaviours.

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Response from Suzanne Shields, North Lanarkshire Health & Social Care Partnership 6 days ago
Suzanne Shields
North Lanarkshire Health & Social Care Partnership
Submitted on 11/11/2025 at 13:10
Published on Care Opinion at 13:10


Dear Parent,

I am sorry to read of the challenges you are experiencing. There seems to be some miscommunication as support within education is not diagnostic led but should be based on need. If you would like to contact me directly and I can talk this through with you. My contact number is 01689 687490.

Best regards,

Suzanne Shields

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