"My sons delayed speech and suspected autism"

After my sons 2 year review I was told about the classes at our local children’s centre and that they could help with his speech, he is only saying 1 word at this point and just babbling the rest of the time.

I went along and straight away felt comfortable being there and talking to the girls, they have so much help and advice to offer, not long after I had a call from Charlotte the home talk worker. We had our first session and a referral to SLT was made.

Charlotte was brilliant and listened to everything I had to say, I had my concerns about my son and his lack of communication along with certain behaviours and social struggles. Charlotte made it possible for me to open up about everything and help me to get the right support. I truly believe that if it wasn’t for Charlotte and the children’s centre we wouldn’t be where we are now.

I’ve gone from feeling like I’m overreacting about it all and completely on my own to feeling like I’m doing the right thing and I have support. After doing a getting to know he form we are now waiting to be seen by the paediatrician. It’s not been a straight forward time but honestly Charlotte and the team have made it that bit easier to handle. I think people underestimate the help and support available at the children’s centres.