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DLA Wait Times Autumn 2026
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I'm done
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Has anyone given up work to care for an autistic child?
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Thread 14 - Autism and any other SEN
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Non verbal experiences
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Starting ADHD medication and staying on it. Ongoing support thread for newbies and experts including Medikinet, Equasym, Concerta, Strattera and others
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Struggling with ADHD mornings before medication kicks in, any practical help?
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Feedback on Psicon, MedinetMinds or Paloma Health for Right to Choose
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School requesting child to be collected early
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Sleep difficulties in autistic children: advice on melatonin and other options?
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Encouraging independence in ADHD children
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Supporting an autistic child with anxiety and violent outbursts at home
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Questions to ask a SENCO about mainstream secondary for autistic children
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Potty training
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Which are a good primary school (not private) for a adhd 10 years old who doesn't speak english, in edinburgh? thanks!
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Does it get easier? My 10-year-old wants friends but doesn’t know how to make them
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Potty training advice for nearly three-year-old with a new baby due
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GP visit for right to choose / EBSA
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Recommendations for private ASD and ADHD assessment in South Manchester
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DLA new claims wait times- let’s wait together!
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What support do local authorities offer in finding PA for ASD children?
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Worried my SN child is struggling after moving into year 1
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DLA wait times thread 83
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Too exhausted to actually parent
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Autism and ME/CFS
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Can someone explain right to choose please?
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Confused about ABA
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Delaying school entry with an EHCP for a summer-born autistic child
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ADHD 3 year old
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Sen school not taking ds full time
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ASD Mum looking for tips on reducing ADHD son’s constant talking
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Institutional bullying from school
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Cerebral palsy? or something else?
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Received DS's EHCP draft and feeling emotional
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Forgot to label extra evidence on my child's first DLA claim
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Til what age did you have to sit with your DC until they fell asleep?
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Struggling with my AuDHD pre-teen's constant talking and finding practical support
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Dla wait times thread 82
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Have you had any bad experiences of Southfield School in Hatfield?
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Retained Primitive Reflexes
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Retained primitive reflexes
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What age did your non verbal child start talking?
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How long are new DLA claims taking
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HELP! Child complains about shoes every time we want to go out - even their once beloved crocs are declared uncomfy! (Even though they fit fine)
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What helps your SN child with transitions and homework routines?
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Advice on toileting support for non-verbal autistic child starting reception
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Exhausted by night-time care for my SN child and no sleep
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ocd support thread
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Current DLA decision wait times for new claims in May/June 2026
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I can’t parent my PDA autistic son
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