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Hi, could moderator LL26 or another moderator tell me what guide section 2, 8 ( B )& autism/ adhd is please . I've read today in the newsletter about a member on the feedback pages , who used site guides. I'm also trying to find this member in regards to advice about claimants with autism etc. Thank you. Debbie.
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Dear Filey, I think what you read about a member was in a forum post rather than the newsletter, which is a separate thing. Sure I read it too, having autism myself I kind of noticed it. Hopefully a reader with better search skills or memory can find it for you.
As regards the guides, the key issue is not what one's diagnosis is, but HOW it affects one's daily living activities and mobility. Unfortunately although this is the principle, ignorant assessors and decision makers often rely on their knowledge [usually limited] of a few common [mostly physical] diagnoses, to skip to a decision rather than truly assessing the EFFECT of the conditions. Widespread ignorance of autism means we on the spectrum have to be extra careful to make solid claims about the effects.
Hope this helps,
Denby