What am I entitled to (if anything?)

Wee_Willy_Harris

Morgan_Ree wrote: »

No, actually the argument put forward in that particular post was the OP couldn't sign on, on a particular date because they were taking their child on holiday.
Can't do this, can't do that. But more than capable of visiting a foreign country. Even though I've had a decade to plan it I want to take my child on holiday NOW!
Oh wait this isn't going in my favour, hmmmm what can I say now?
Oh I know........

Not really the same is it?

Feel free to twist another old post :T

I wasn't twisting and I don't remember who said what about/to whom. But there were plenty of comments like "I know so and so and they're deaf and work so.... " etc etc.

You're quite right, it was a bit of a different scenario, but that was part of the argument put forward.

Deepmistrust

Morgan_Ree wrote: »

No, actually the argument put forward in that particular post was the OP couldn't sign on, on a particular date because they were taking their child on holiday.
Can't do this, can't do that. But more than capable of visiting a foreign country. Even though I've had a decade to plan it I want to take my child on holiday NOW!
Oh wait this isn't going in my favour, hmmmm what can I say now?
Oh I know........

Not really the same is it?

Feel free to twist another old post :T

Ah, but wasn't it more a case of;
Parents lived in Greece and bought tickets for deaf son/daughter (can't recall) and deaf grandchild to visit them finally for two weeks, and the two weeks coincided with childs 10th birthday - that meant he had to move to signing on - on a date they would be away.

The omission of circumstances can change the story, tremendously.

Morgan_Ree

Wee_Willy_Harris wrote: »

I wasn't twisting and I don't remember who said what about/to whom. But there were plenty of comments like "I know so and so and they're deaf and work so.... " etc etc.

You're quite right, it was a bit of a different scenario, but that was part of the argument put forward.

Oops sorry!
I thought you meant something else

So anyway.........

AnxiousMum

Autism is a really good example in this - at one end of the spectrum it's Aspergers, and most people with Aspergers are able to hold down jobs, earn a living and live a good life. At the other end you have full blown autism that requires 24/7 care. It's all Autism, but with varying degrees of ability and what one person can do, may be vastly different to what another can do.

All I meant by my comment was that I'd be happy to have a name for it so that I could now start treatment, and it's nice to hear of some positive comments about others coping with it. Of course I would not take medical advice from anybody on the forum, but she wasn't getting a diagnosis or medical treatment here was she?

Wee_Willy_Harris

Morgan_Ree wrote: »

Oops sorry!
I thought you meant something else

So anyway.........

I think I know what you meant, but my memory for names and mental dexterity are simply not sharp enough to afford me the luxury of carrying a grudge from one thread to another.

Deepmistrust

AnxiousMum wrote: »

Autism is a really good example in this - at one end of the spectrum it's Aspergers, and most people with Aspergers are able to hold down jobs, earn a living and live a good life. At the other end you have full blown autism that requires 24/7 care. It's all Autism, but with varying degrees of ability and what one person can do, may be vastly different to what another can do.

All I meant by my comment was that I'd be happy to have a name for it so that I could now start treatment, and it's nice to hear of some positive comments about others coping with it. Of course I would not take medical advice from anybody on the forum, but she wasn't getting a diagnosis or medical treatment here was she?

'Tis true.

Many of the greatest minds were autistic to some degree like...umm Robert Napper the murderer;)

No in all seriousness. Even George Orwell, was supposedly on the autisic spectrum (not quite sure of the truth in that). Mind you, despite an Eton education, I dont think he did to well in academically. Just shows to go you that school isn't everything.

CJN4

FAO Morgan_Ree,

I have been medically qualified 15 years - best not to make assumptions.

Wee_Willy_Harris

CJN4 wrote: »

FAO Morgan_Ree,

I have been medically qualified 15 years - best not to make assumptions.

Qualified to give a prognoses based on an internet message board post? That IS impressive. Not that I would trust it, of course.

CJN4

Prognosis.

Not too worried whether you find it impressive or not. Or whether you believe it or not.

I do currently work as an NHS consultant and the advice was sensible.

You make a valid point - no one can trust anyone posting something on the internet.

Perhaps we should just close all advice forums down?

If you read my post I wasnt offering medical advice, which would be wrong, merely giving my opinion on the OP's condition

Morgan_Ree

CJN4 wrote: »

FAO Morgan_Ree,

I have been medically qualified 15 years - best not to make assumptions.

Ah of course you are

Take some of your own advice Dr.
Don't assume OP will recover let alone be feeling better in a few weeks.
Not to mention the assumption it won't prevent them from working.

I think someone has been watching too much Casualty
Or maybe you're a Holby man/woman?