Understanding the Diagnosis - Driving Digital Inclusion

****Please note that this workshop will be recorded****

This workshop is for parent carers of children (aged 0-25) with additional needs or disabilities (with or without a diagnosis) in the UK.

Around the time of diagnosis, parents can go through a range of emotions, including shock, denial, grief and anger. Parents can be anxious about how they are going to cope and provide the care their child needs.

This online workshop will cover:

· understand and discuss a diagnosis you may have just received or be on the pathway to a diagnosis and need further information and advice

· We will explain the role of professionals, what to do if you are not happy with the diagnosis and share some top tips from other families.

What we will cover:

· Concerns you may have about your child

· Child Development - how milestones may help you identify concerns

· Who can help you? - professionals that may be involved

· What if I suspect a particular condition

· Why can it be hard to get a diagnosis

· What may happen at diagnosis

· Diagnostic Process

· How important is getting a diagnosis?

· What to do if you are not happy with the diagnosis

· No diagnosis – what next and sources of support

· Feelings you may have after the diagnosis

· Top Tips

· Questions and answers