I wonder if this is happening to anyone else? I did an informal pip interview as appointee for my 22YO ASD son in about April or May and they then put it over for a proper assessment in October. Now suddenly, we get a letter saying his entire PIP is no longer to be provided as he's got through a uni degree and can clearly be independent! Of course I'm challenging it but I suspect it's a cynical move to save govt money across the board, and am wondering if this has happened to anything else.
For the purposes of the challenge I am thinking of asking at OT to prepare an updated report on his adult functioning and needs - specifically the need to be prompted into action on sleep and self care, supervised when cooking due to risks not noticed, and the need to work out how to make job applications without having a meltdown. I don't know if you'd call this psychology or OT, but has anyone had any of these done privately? I won't be waiting for the NHS but equally don't want someone without ASD expertise who will not understand the issues.
Any recommendations would be gladly received. We're in London so would prefer that area.
