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Pip attempt x2

Whats-His-Face

I’m so doubtful about my pip assessment on Wednesday I’m purposely exposing myself to stressful things and getting a lot less sleep as to not seem too “normal” because the first attempt that’s how I seemed to them because I can speak and dress when I need to. 
I know when I’m under stress and tired my autism is more obvious, my mum has also told me to exaggerate my issues which is going to be hard for me to do as it’s kind of lying. 
I’m expecting the same again to be honest, awarded 0 points again. 
Not sure this is wise but I don’t know what else to do as when I’m telling them of my issues they don’t believe me. 

  • in reply to Mymble

    This is a hard thing for me as I subconsciously will give the answer I think they want to hear rather than the truth, for example “can you cook” I’ll just say yea. But if the asked “do you cook” then it would be no with the reasons why. 
    Releasing the beast is challenging too after so many years of masking. 

  • a friend of mine lost points because she wore makeup and could dress herself. i guess you just need to show them what its really like on your worst day, and if that means bringing that out, do it. you don't necessarily need to exaggerate your issues, you just need to show them what it is like in your worst moment. it is easy for as assessor to look at a person with a severe physical disability and realise the struggles, but with invisible disabilities, especially ones which are high functioning it is much harder. let your autism speak for itself, don't mask, release the beast.