RE: A lack of Focus11 Jul 2025 07:58
Toonman, I must respond. Firstly, you can do an Masters in adult autism, hence the reference I made to adult autism. I have a psychology degree so do have some awareness. Secondly, we all have personality traits of autism, each and every one of us, but that doesn't mean to say that we all need to go running off to claim PIP or whatever for it, as the whole nation would be claiming, but unfortunately, that's precisely what seems to be happening, the floodgates have been opened, and in my personal opinion it's wrong, benefits should be preserved for those who are seriously ill and the dying. Thirdly, my godson was statemented at age 2. I have my own views on that. The govt will either have to close the floodgates on benefit claims for autism/adhd entirely, or preserve payments only for those who are severely affected. The current system of allowing all to try and claim for autism/adhd is totally unsustainable. As I say, my personal views.