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ASD "Sicknote"

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Hi...very new user so please overlook any unintended faux pas. My son (19) has ASD and has struggled to hold down steady employment due to some of the attributes he displays. He has had UC interviews and they have asked for a sicknote to outline this, to stop him having to have monthly meetings showing his progress and job searches. He is willing to work but has struggled. 

Is anyone aware of where I can turn for this? I have heard that my GP may not do this?

Thank you. 

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  • Hmmmm... that's a tough one for both you and your GP.  He can't write a "sick note" because being autistic isn't an illness.  You son isn't sick.

    It is, however, a disability, the GP could instead write a letter stating he has an ASC diagnosis and detailing the sort of jobs he can and can't do as a result.  That might stop them pushing him into stuff that isn't suitable for him.  Perhaps the GP could also outline why and in what ways the monthly meeting are hard for him.

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  • Hmmmm... that's a tough one for both you and your GP.  He can't write a "sick note" because being autistic isn't an illness.  You son isn't sick.

    It is, however, a disability, the GP could instead write a letter stating he has an ASC diagnosis and detailing the sort of jobs he can and can't do as a result.  That might stop them pushing him into stuff that isn't suitable for him.  Perhaps the GP could also outline why and in what ways the monthly meeting are hard for him.

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