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DLA guilt and ostrich behaviour

peckie

we were told by our four year old sons Dr to apply for D.L.A. Two months later and I still cant bring myself  to fill out the forms. Its like I will finally be admitting he has a disability. Stupid isnt it.??  Can anyone give me the verbal kick up the backside I need? Thanks.

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  • It took me some time to come to terms with my sons diagnosis. I was in denial for ages. Perhaps I was mistaken, perhaps they had it wrong? I procrastinated for an eternity. There was no mistake. The issue was me coming to terms with it, Once i applied their was a tense wait, now it's here i'm so grateful.

    All the additional appointments we have to attend for health issues, all the extra journeys needed for groups and support, the assistive software, audio books and visual aids to help them access literature and learning, gadgets to help with prompts for time, day and month and much more, extra laundry, additonal support and assessment, the list is endless and unique to your childs needs.

    In the early days we don't recognise the costs involved. As time goes on your sons level of needs will reveal itself fully. The chioce is yours, but your child will need indefinate support if they have a diagnosis and that is a long term expense. If your GP recommends it, I suggest you seriously consider it.

    I wish you all the best with your decsion. God Bless. Coogyxx

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  • It took me some time to come to terms with my sons diagnosis. I was in denial for ages. Perhaps I was mistaken, perhaps they had it wrong? I procrastinated for an eternity. There was no mistake. The issue was me coming to terms with it, Once i applied their was a tense wait, now it's here i'm so grateful.

    All the additional appointments we have to attend for health issues, all the extra journeys needed for groups and support, the assistive software, audio books and visual aids to help them access literature and learning, gadgets to help with prompts for time, day and month and much more, extra laundry, additonal support and assessment, the list is endless and unique to your childs needs.

    In the early days we don't recognise the costs involved. As time goes on your sons level of needs will reveal itself fully. The chioce is yours, but your child will need indefinate support if they have a diagnosis and that is a long term expense. If your GP recommends it, I suggest you seriously consider it.

    I wish you all the best with your decsion. God Bless. Coogyxx

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