pola y dobie Report post Posted January 28, 2011 Just asking all out there, if anyone has a social worker, community mental health nurse/ and/or learning disability nurse, counsellor, advocate etc... Basically I'm looking at what support a person with AS needs living within the community. I know AS's will be asking why an NT is asking this? Being a forward planner ( looking ahead instead of backwards), I need to know if anyone has received sufficient support etc from the 'caring agencies'. At present we are awaiting a social worker for Dobie, ( without it we cant access a routes to work course specifically for ASC persons). Also for support ( a few behavioural issues). Our GP has kindly sent referrals to the CMHT for support ( self-harming, depression, counselling, etc). Also benefits, as Dobie can't claim anything!! He's enrolled at our Job centre but not liable for benefits because I work over the stated hours. Re-applying for DLA ( may get middle rate for personal care). Also forward planning, ensuring that Dobie has the right to stay within our home ( he does need a lot of support re social skills and in activities of daily living, he could never manage to live independently without some social support). Look forward to hearing from others out there that can offer advice etc. Thanks again for reading my genuine article. POLA xx Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
