Hi, has anyone claimed DLA for....

densol_2

I was amazed at the amount of kids that were diagnosed as AHDD. These were always in benefit claiming families. I mean what happens when these kids all grow up or is it just a child thing as you rarely hear of adults having the thing ?

atrixblue.-MFR-.

densol wrote: »

When I defended ( criminal defence ) many years ago, I was amazed at the amount of kids that were diagnosed as AHDD. These were always in benefit claiming families. I mean what happens when these kids all grow up or is it just a child thing as you rarely hear of adults having the thing ?

I think your making a big assumption that its mainly benefit claiming families.


and its not "just a child thing" either.


There is plenty of adult sufferers out there, you rarely hear about it because the media don't spout bias opinions about the subject of adult autism or A-ADHD like they do with children.


Its a real condition that can affect a persons well being and abilities, like being able to hold a job down, able to read situations accurately, many have difficulty with authority and being told what to do when to do it how to do it many get in trouble because of this, many like routine and like knowing whats going to happen and when well in advance, just by going from routine causes severe panick and anxiety attacks and can put one in a mood for the whole day!


Imagine where you live in a world where the sound of mobile ringtones triggers a natural reaction of goose bumps and cringe feeling because your sensitive to certain sound pitches.
Imagine not being able to sleep a good nights sleep every night of every week, waking 10-20 times a night with racing thoughts going through your mind.


Imagine not being able to speak to someone you don't know until you've met them a few times to even muster the confidence to say hi!.


Its people like me and my daughters who have to battle this kind of mentality because the media and government portray these conditions as almost a benefit grabbing diagnosis.

dippy3103

densol wrote: »

When I defended ( criminal defence ) many years ago, I was amazed at the amount of kids that were diagnosed as AHDD. These were always in benefit claiming families. I mean what happens when these kids all grow up or is it just a child thing as you rarely hear of adults having the thing ?

That's extremely prejudiced. Sorry to shatter your illusions. But

I work full time. My son is 9 and has ADHD and other issues. Whilst i accept that what ADHD is over diagnosed, it is also a real challenge. I do my absolute best with him and find it deeply offensive that people suggest it does not exist. Come and live in my sons shoes and see the hurt that it causes him- he does not have ADHD in isolation but with other issues. I won't list the problems that it causes him or what a challenge he can be. He's not a naughty child at all- his lack of attention, easily distracted and lack of awareness of danger are why he has been diagnosed.

meritaten

I have grandchildren and nephews and nieces who are on the spectrum of ASD - from ADHD to severe Autism - and each condition brings its own challenges. Different challenges, but challenges nonetheless. OP - if you want to claim DLA or get a child 'Statemented' or even a diagnosis of anything - you MUST grow a thick skin! Because it isn't an easy process! I know certain posters have taunted and belittled these conditions - but they are REAL and your child needs help! and if any Paediatrician has been pressured to diagnose on the ASD spectrum I would eat my shoes! that is for Child PSYCHIATRISTS to diagnose - Pediatricians deal with purely MEDICAL issues!

Bananas123

meritaten wrote: »

I have grandchildren and nephews and nieces who are on the spectrum of ASD - from ADHD to severe Autism - and each condition brings its own challenges. Different challenges, but challenges nonetheless.

one would guess, that the children with ADHD need much less care then those with autism though etc ?

or is that not the case ?

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when people refer to "ADHD", they should not venture into other realms of mental illness as comparison > that's completely wrong, and blurring the lines further imho.

be objective about the "ADHD"

> i am not trying to be mean, but considering as people themselves say, children who lack parenting / emotional support can get diagnosed with ADHD incorrectly etc,

and it's open to "human error" on the part of the parent (being biased (as own children), and carer / sole responsibility to relay childs problems (i always forget asking the doctor things when there / relaying information etc).

(sorry to pick yours out > i am not having a go / debating , just example)

My son is 9 and has ADHD and other issues

then you can not have an objective knowlege, about the ADHD specifically in singular context.

(presumably ADHD aggravates other problems / could be a catalyst / causes problems with management of them (??))

so i kind of think people are entitled to their own opinion, when reffereing to the 1 thing (ADHD); they are not having a go at you / debating facts / sending ill-will etc.

just speculating, because as above, if you are not referring to ADHD specifically (a child with the 1 illness), is also speculating as we / science don't understand "mental illness", let alone interactions of of multiple diagnosis ?

imho

dippy3103

ADHD is co morbid with other issues frequently - as it is with my son. My point remains that it exists and not just in families on benefits. Like many other things, it's just a question of how badly affected he is. He has dyspraxia, hypermobilty & ASD to go with it. He's still a bright child though.

I'm dyslexic, but mildly so - mainly manifests in rubbish spelling

FBaby

Meritaten you are wrong it's community Paediatricians who do these diagnosis until they are older children. Look into it. ASD IS considered a medical issue!

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meritaten wrote: »

I have grandchildren and nephews and nieces who are on the spectrum of ASD - from ADHD to severe Autism - and each condition brings its own challenges. Different challenges, but challenges nonetheless. OP - if you want to claim DLA or get a child 'Statemented' or even a diagnosis of anything - you MUST grow a thick skin! Because it isn't an easy process! I know certain posters have taunted and belittled these conditions - but they are REAL and your child needs help! and if any Paediatrician has been pressured to diagnose on the ASD spectrum I would eat my shoes! that is for Child PSYCHIATRISTS to diagnose - Pediatricians deal with purely MEDICAL issues!

You realise ADHD is not on the autism spectrum. They are separate medical conditions with different diagnosis process and treatment.

Psychiatrists have nothing to do with a the diagnosis of autism spectrum disorders or ADHD. They are medical conditions that are diagnosed by a community paediatrician. In the case of ASD with the input of speech and language and an educational psychologist.

dippy3103

My son is looked after by a community paediatrician, CAMHS deal with the aSd side.