I have bee given a diagnosis of aspergers with PDA. Ironic as i once worked with adults with learning disabilities. Some with autism. I need to have ideas on how i can help my partner.
Discussion in Autism and neurodiversity - 11 Mar 2019
Hi, all I’ve lived in chronic pain for 30 +years. I have a recently discover immune system problem that causes me to get pneumonia, Pleurisy, or major chest lung infection every year. I am now in so ...
Discussion in Benefits and financial support - 12 Jan 2019
Hello, I've recently been diagnosed as an adult with ADHD and my employer is requesting a copy of the diagnosis. I didn't mind sharing my news especially as I had reached out to ask for some external ...
Discussion in Work and employment - 31 Jan 2024
Hi everyone. X Finally got my date through for F2F assessment in Ashford ( my husband will drop me there on route to work) he's trying to get day off, as I mentioned on my forms, if having a ...
Discussion in PIP, DLA, and AA - 11 Sep 2018
Hello, i'm currently trying to apply for a bus pass because of ASD and bad anxiety. I have a form i need to fill in called 'Disability Eligibility Assessment Form' and it asks for doctor diagnosed ...
Discussion in Transport and travel - 28 Jun 2024
Finally got a full diagnosis from my neurologist, I feel relieved but still got a long way to go and still get use to my adapted life. The doctors last year wasn't listening putting it down to mental ...
Discussion in Coffee lounge - 24 Jul 2024
Hi I have a diagnosis of bipolar. There's a lot going on in my life and I feel irritable sometimes. In my job, I get irritable and it's been noticed. I told them I had health problems. They just want ...
Discussion in Mental health and wellbeing - 27 Nov 2024
My husband has completed the application form, and he had his telephone assessment last week, text received 06.12.22. Today he has had a call from the hospital diagnosing severe sleep apnea, and will ...
Discussion in PIP, DLA, and AA - 7 Dec 2022
Hello everyone. I'm 46 and just had my CP diagnosis, mad as it sounds. I've always known something was different growing up, but as its only mild its its never been picked up or been an issue, until ...
Discussion in Cerebral palsy - 28 Sep 2022
Do you need an official diagnosis for PIP? I am suspected autism and wondering if I could redo my claim to factor this in, amongst other new conditions.
Discussion in PIP, DLA, and AA - 1 Jul 2022
