Hi, my DD7 has been referred for ASD and ADHD assessments. Over the summer she had an initial ASD appointment with a community paediatrician who recommended further assessment for ASD (and that the school refer for ADHD).
She has particularly life-affecting sensory aversions to clothing and bedcovers/sheets (getting dressed in the morning can often take half an hour to an hour and settling in bed anywhere between half an hour and two hours, interspersed with meltdowns.)
Have arranged a private OT assessment and after reading these boards, have realised that she might be eligible for DLA, to help pay for things like this.
However, the only evidence I have so far is the report from the initial paediatrician appointment. This is mainly just a summary of what I said in the appointment, though obviously includes the recommendations for further assessment/referral.
What I am concerned about is whilst most of it supports what I say in the DLA application (particularly with regards to her sensory difficulties), there may be a couple of contradictions...
For example, where after being questioned for 45 minutes, my mind has gone completely blank and I can't think of a full answer - for example when asked about obsessions, I said I couldn't think of any, thinking she meant more stereotypical obsessions/hobbies, whereas DD is completely obsessed with babies, so much so that it leads to completely inappropriate behaviour around those we know and even strangers' babies).
Also when asking about dressing, the report says she is able to get dressed and undressed, which is strictly true, however, due to need for routine/sensory issues, I have to get her dressed every single day (frequently numerous times when she gets distressed about her clothing and immediately removes items!).
So will they look at the report in this much detail/consider these contradictions?