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Advocate? Special needs?

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TheOpalFox · 23/07/2025 13:20

My sons 15. Im his mom
as he approaches adult good, he don’t understand so much due to his adhd bs than so can I apply to be his advocate? You no for like the bank and certain things like that ? Thankyou

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Hibernatingtilspring · 23/07/2025 14:10

If he's capable of making his own decisions he can give you permission to speak to services on his behalf, or to go to appointments with him. If he's not capable of making decisions then you could have power of attorney for him, but that's usually for people with significant learning disabilities or similar, not something like ADHD.

Bear in mind that if he is capable of making decisions for himself that includes the right to make unwise decisions, including spending his money on non essentials before bills, taking out credit etc.

Liliwen · 23/07/2025 14:11

Does he have other disabilities in addition to his ADHD?

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