Fwd: [senco-forum] CAMHS and "uncooperative" parents

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From: Paul and Philippa Bodien <bodien at gmail.com>
Date: Mar 21, 2007 7:39 PM
Subject: Re: [senco-forum] CAMHS and "uncooperative" parents
To: Kate Barnes <kate.senrab at btinternet.com>

You might investigate, via a nutritionist, the use of a supplement called
DMAE - I got onto this by reading Optimum Nutrition by Patrick Holford and
Debbie Colson.
It may need to be a in child friendly strength/form.  A psychologist friend
here has just put her ADD teenage son on it and she says it helps him.

Philippa

On 3/21/07, Kate Barnes <kate.senrab at btinternet.com> wrote:
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> our CAMHS has closed a case on a child with severe BESD. Although they
> say they are not officially allowed to tell me, they have indicated that
> the case has been closed because the parent missed two appointments and,
> although initally very interested and involved, was then in some way
> "uncooperative".
> This is the second time they have closed a case for these sort of reasons.
> They say they are under huge pressure (their waiting list is 1 year) and
> so must move on to other cases, rather than pursue those who dont turn
> up/cooperate.
> I have offered the school as a venue, even considered offerng staff to
> take him to appointments, although this sets a precedant we couldnt keep
> up. They reply that parental involvement is crucial. I entirely
> understand this, but is the alternative nothing?  Surely at least some
> help could be given with the support of school staff who see the child 5
> hours a day?
> This child has a diagnosis of Tourettes and ADHD. What is the legal
> situation? Does this child have no rights to medical treatment?
> His statement is in the process of being written. Can I ask for CAMHS to
> be written in? Would they then have to provide treatment/therapy?
> If this child's parent was disabled and couldnt get to CAMHS all sorts
> of agencies would be required to commit large  amounts resources to
> ensuring access. Yet noone has time or money to spend on finding ways to
> enable and motivate this parent to access a service she and her son
> desperately need. Almost inevitably in 20 years time the cycle will be
> repeated as this child becomes a parent. Is it any wonder that social
> mobility is declining!
> Kate
> oops I'm meant to put things in full. CAMHS = Child and Adolescent
> Mental Health Service. BESD= behavioural &, Emotional ,Social
> Difficulties, ADHD =Attention Deficit Disorder.
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