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I had my assessment today.

Roy

After a 4 year journey, I had my assessment today, I was told at the start of today that I would receive feedback at a later date. At the end of the sessions I was told that they wouldn’t need to go away and confer, I’m autistic and have strong signs of dyslexia. I don’t really know what I feel yet, I am exhausted and glad it’s over, the dreaded frog book made an appearance. They had apparently decided on me after the first part of the assessment. 
Roy Aged 57 3/4.

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  • It must feel like such a relief, I'd like to say no more hoops to jump through, have they said anything about support yet.

    Whats the frog book?

  • in reply to TheCatWoman

    I’ve been offered support in the form of a pamphlet, the frog book is a picture book with no words, you have to describe what’s happening. They said I made a valiant attempt.

    Dyslexia and dyspraxia have both been mentioned but  I’m happy as I am, I don’t think I want to be examined any further. 
    They explain some of the pitfalls before they start,  incase I didn’t want to proceed, I would struggle to now join the military or emigrate to Australia, there isn’t much chance of either!

  • in reply to Roy

    How terrible for you not to be able to join the military or emmigrate to Australia, lol.

    I never had the frog book, it probably wasn't around when I was diagnosed.

    Having a dyspraxia diagnosis could be useful, if, the Fods forbid, you  should have something like a stroke, or brain injury, or even assessment for dementia as it will give them an idea of whats normal for you and what isn't.

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  • in reply to Roy

    How terrible for you not to be able to join the military or emmigrate to Australia, lol.

    I never had the frog book, it probably wasn't around when I was diagnosed.

    Having a dyspraxia diagnosis could be useful, if, the Fods forbid, you  should have something like a stroke, or brain injury, or even assessment for dementia as it will give them an idea of whats normal for you and what isn't.

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