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Autism diagnosis letter

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Natwild · 08/08/2019 14:31

I got a diagnosis and it states my daughter is autistic and has ADHD and sleep difficulty so sent my evidence to my local council to try get a bigger home and higher banding but my letter says just above my name and address 2 july 2019 and the assessment was 25/07/2019 but was seen on 25/06/2019 its a mistake on the hospitals part what should i do just send it anyway?

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AladdinMum · 08/08/2019 17:28

I think it should be fine, the dates are very close together. I haven't heard of people applying for bigger homes when their children are diagnosed with autism, they tend to apply for other services that directly help their child. Out of curiosity, how would a bigger home help your daughter with her autism and ADHD diagnosis? unless your current home is very small and you are forced to share bedrooms, etc. (as your LEA will surely be asking you the same question).

Natwild · 08/08/2019 18:40

I have 2 kids a boy and a girl and my autistic child will not sleep on a night im in a small 2 bed house not enough room to swing a cat and has nowhere to go when they have a meltdown. I have a paediatrician say i should apply on medical grounds i am really struggling plus i am to far from family and need there support so they can help me alot more my mother has to get 3 buses and says if only i was closer she could help me.

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mumofthe21stcentury · 08/08/2019 23:30

What borough are you in?

Natwild · 09/08/2019 08:54

Kirklees, Bradford west Yorkshire

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