The connection between parent and child is a fundamental part of development. When a parent can't seem to connect with their child, they can feel uncertain and confused, wondering what they are doing wrong. This can lead to increased anxiety, concern and self-blame, while also further impacting the child-parent relationship. Often when the parent seeks help from their GP, they then experience long waiting lists and extensive form-filling while juggling a multitude of unco-ordinated appointments. That's on top of balancing work commitments and the general demands of family life.
While supporting under-fives in PVI and childminder settings in Newham, London, the SEND Hub has encountered increasing numbers of families in this situation, especially those with children waiting for a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) who were receiving little or no professional input or support as they navigated the system. Practitioners at the SEND Hub decided to rethink how they could work better with families early to avoid the children experiencing further disadvantage.
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