Update....

Mum is playing phone tag and each time she calls back it's the general enquiries line and she has to go through the whole process again. It's been three times now. Mum is off today and dcg is here. If she brings a special teddy she is calmer so that's progress. She won't eat...it's beyond ridiculous now. If she just didn't eat it wouldn't be so bad, but she will hold all the food in her mouth. The last two weeks at home have escalated too so now they are experiencing things first hand.

Today mum is calling a registered child and play therapist. They have coverage which is fantastic and while this kid doesn't show signs of an LD in my opinion, she has some emotional needs which I think will be best addressed by a specialist, not just someone who says she is two, she'll work through the it and send them on their way. Mum also knows that I need to see some improvements pronto otherwise she can't stay here.

14mth dcb is stood next to her playing and she is clutching her teddy and becoming increasingly agitated and upset. He is not even looking at her, just in her vicinity. I'd rather be broke than unhappy...lets see what advice and resources this therapist can offer.