Going through statementing and dla process for son now

suncatcher
suncatcher Member Posts: 2,174
edited 4. Jan 2012, 17:12 in Living with Arthritis archive
My son may have probable high function autium, dyslexia and dypraxia. I have got of support round us and more coming a lady from a charity called cariba has filled in forms and will help us through process. I though having my own dla experiences am left like jelly now when dealing with anything benefit related and having someone with me is a god send. I have been a course learning about my sons condition and am going to a support group next wk with 3 ladies i met from the course. My son enjoyed a free gardening class and at Christmas a free ice skating class with autism west midlands. children seem more looked after then adults with disability thats my experiencing any way. I am getting the benefit My son will have support if he is happy so am i. from joanne
Joanne

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  • frogmorton
    frogmorton Member Posts: 29,826
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Joanne

    l wish you all the luck in the world with this is is just NOT fun going through the process is it? I am so pleased that you have good help with the application.

    I hope it is successful and all that support for you as a Mum of a child with an Autistic spectrum disorder too is fabulous x:-D .

    You take care and good luck

    Love

    Toni xx
  • CJHunter
    CJHunter Member Posts: 1,038
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Joanne, Just a quick question. Is the statementing for your sons education?? If it is try your local parent partnership, they will help with this.
    U can always p.m me about this :smile:
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  • tkachev
    tkachev Member Posts: 8,332
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Joanne.

    As you know I have 2 boys on the autistic spectrum. Only 1 has a statement but both qualified for DLA so if you want any advice I can look through my forms and maybe help.My Son was 3 when I got his statement and it seemed easy at the time and all taken out of my hands, but now know this is far from true.
    A friend also qualified for some financial help through the family fund recently to pay for music therapy lessons and other help. We got free pantomine tickets through our local autistic charity and had a much needed afternoon out as a family. I did the early bird course and learnt a lot.

    I wish you all the best,

    Elizabeth xxxxx
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    Never allow yourself to be made a victim.
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  • suncatcher
    suncatcher Member Posts: 2,174
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Elisabeth any well will be welcome thanks cannot stay on line tonight had lazer treatment on my eye for hole in retina speak again tomorra
    also thanks for repys and it is a school statement i am going for thanks for kind words everyone and support joanne
    Joanne
  • tkachev
    tkachev Member Posts: 8,332
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Sorry to read about your eye Suncatcher. I hope it heals up soon. I had a bad scratchy eye last week and had to leave 1 contact lens out but it is better now. I think I scratched it.

    My Son had his statement done 9 years ago. I just went with the flow. I had to get reports from all those involved in his care and it was very tiring when you also have to deal with ill health yourself. However i have been unable to get one for my older son although he does get some help with social skills and communication at his school. The statementing process can be draining and as C J Hunter said parent Partnership will help as can local autistic charities.

    If you have any specific questions I'd be happy to help if I can, now the kids are back at school and Christmas is over!
    All the best
    Elizabeth
    Never be bullied into silence.
    Never allow yourself to be made a victim.
    Accept no ones definition of your life

    Define yourself........

    Harvey Fierstein
  • skezier
    skezier Member Posts: 11,333
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Joanne,

    Glad you have some help with your sons form and rally hope it will be an easy one an thy do what is right.

    Hey hope that eye will soon heal and leaving a ((( ))) and a cuppa with a ton of hopes 2012 will be kind to you all. Cris xx
  • suncatcher
    suncatcher Member Posts: 2,174
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Thanks Elizabeth c hunter and skeiser. any help welcome. Thanks for support. I am tired with the eye and the wind is a problem keeping eye closed outside don't want anything blowing in. I will have to wait two wks to see if the laser treatment worked. I still got the floaters its like 3d a bit annoying though. reading is a bit harder with a dark patch. My other eye is blurry sometimes. The other eye takes the strain and does most of the work for the other anyway. It is under more pressure now thats why i am more tired. Resting as much as can.
    I have appointments for me and son this wk. The occupational therapy is tomorrow for son. I went to blood test at hospital for me. Had a chat with senco today as i have more evidance to give for his benefit and neeeded her help with filling in more details on david. Any help or advice welcome. will join parent parnership when eye better i think. I have the number. anyway getting tired hear from you soon thanks all from joanne
    Joanne

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