DLA

[DLA]

I know this might be the wrong place to ask, but my DD has AS and has been in a psych hospital for 8 months and is now going to a 52 week a year placement, but she doesn't get DLA as I haven't applied for it...could she still get it? we have spent the last 8 months driving a round trip of 130 miles every weekend to visit or to pick her up for a home visit and her new placement will be a minimum 6 hour drive one way!!! so we have added expense there also we still provide some food and normal stuff teenager's need, so should I apply?

 

Hi Suzy. hows it going, things calming down a bit? <'> Enid

[DLA]

Isnt anyone worried their child may just spend it on wine woman and song!!!! or CD`s and games Also if they get money given so easily it may stop them from starting a part-time job etc? Enid

[Ken Bruce has a son with autism]

Just read it myself, very interesting article and a lovely little boy. Enid

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wine

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We all have days like this, lots sometimes! I find it best not to look too far ahead when I feel like this, just get to the end of the day, have a large red and phone a friend! keep strong, and be kind to yourself. <'> <'> Enid

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Pills

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regatta

[For those who remember me]

So lovely to hear, well done to all of you. <'> Enid

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mill

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Cracker

[BBC3 Documentary - The Autistic Me]

got him now he asked me out last friday

 

Well done that girl!! and smily faces as well.! seriously though as the mother of a boy, nearly 14, with autism, I think you are both lovely young people. hope it goes well, keep us posted. Enid

[BBC3 Documentary - The Autistic Me]

yes i keep in touch via email and phone when he is avaliable hoping to see him in person again wont be too long just need money to get on a train:)

 

Alex is LOVELY, lovely manners, nice looking, and twinkly eyes. go get him girl! Enid

[BBC3 Documentary - The Autistic Me]

Hmm never get those quotes thingys right! Enid

[BBC3 Documentary - The Autistic Me]

I agree Tom, I thought the film was very well-made.

 

Very interesting to view us parents of autistic young adults from the outside, so to speak!

 

Bid

 

Yes same here.

 

Enid

[BBC3 Documentary - The Autistic Me]

Anyone watching? Could sooo identify with the look on Toms Mums face the morning after a meltdown. Not sure who the forum members are who are on the programme, let me know if you know! Enid

[DLA and AA cuts!]

Thanks for that, just signed, it is a worry, I use mine for things like swimming, horse riding, taxis etc it would be a real blow to lose it. Enid

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merry

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night

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Carnaval

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Dance!

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midday

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after

[Just taking the Aston for a spin]

Hope you enjoy it, pity its got to go back! Enid

[Becoming more noticeably AS]

Yes, I found that too. DS now 13 but it wasnt until he was in Y6 at school that he was diagnosed, as before that he traits were not as obvious, it did seem to be as though he became autisic overnight! or more autisic, especially as the years move on, he had had a huge growth spurt, is now bigger that me and his voise has broken! so he looks like a big bloke but act like about 8, so yes it is really obvious now, have to say he is really no problem at the mo but we did go through it!!!!! as many who have read my posts will know, but it does seem that many do at this time, and knowing that others went through it and lived to tell the tale kept me sane at nights. <'> Enid

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Bite (well done!)