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My Son is finding life difficult

sunset

Has said above my Son if finding life difficult. He's 21, unemployed and being encouraged to seek jobs almost the same as an indivdual would, without autism.  He hasn't got the skills to gain a job through the normal channels, but this falls on deaf ears. 

You have to fight for everything, people just see a person with no physical disablilites and assume able even though you have autism, you have no difficulties.  The unemployment say they understand, but don't really accommadate his needs.

I could go on, but I know many must have experience this.

Thank you. 

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  • Sunset, is your son on ESA?

    I have seen previously on this community forum someone who was put on jobseekers, not ESA. Also, the NAS has a helpline which specifically deals with welfare issues, the number is on this website.

    It is very important that you son's needs and abilities are properly assessed, and that he is then put in the right group within ESA. Don't just accept what you are told, as the system is cracking and the people at jobcentre plus are not experts. You really need to discuss this with someone who knows autism and can support you and your son.

    Do you think your son could cope with a job? If not, you have to get him in the support group. If he can only cope with a limited range of jobs, this must be taken into account. Everyone who has an ASD has a different range of difficulties (and strengths) and this has to be realised and understood.

    It is also helpful if the people who have dealt with your son (GP, psychologist, speech therapist, psychiatrist, etc.) are involved in the assessment process. Don't let ATOS have the only say in the assessment as the system isn't geared up for anything but temporary physical ailments.

    Please call the NAS helpline.

    Best wishes.

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  • Sunset, is your son on ESA?

    I have seen previously on this community forum someone who was put on jobseekers, not ESA. Also, the NAS has a helpline which specifically deals with welfare issues, the number is on this website.

    It is very important that you son's needs and abilities are properly assessed, and that he is then put in the right group within ESA. Don't just accept what you are told, as the system is cracking and the people at jobcentre plus are not experts. You really need to discuss this with someone who knows autism and can support you and your son.

    Do you think your son could cope with a job? If not, you have to get him in the support group. If he can only cope with a limited range of jobs, this must be taken into account. Everyone who has an ASD has a different range of difficulties (and strengths) and this has to be realised and understood.

    It is also helpful if the people who have dealt with your son (GP, psychologist, speech therapist, psychiatrist, etc.) are involved in the assessment process. Don't let ATOS have the only say in the assessment as the system isn't geared up for anything but temporary physical ailments.

    Please call the NAS helpline.

    Best wishes.

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