We have recieved the letter from DLA about whether to have an appointee for our son when he transfers to PIP when he turns 16 in a few months time. He has ASC, ADHD,dyspraxia, developmental co-ordiantion disorder. He is highly functioning and will often mask at school by displaying challenging behaviours as to not be seen as having a need and the fear of being bullied again. However he requires alot of support to organise himself, tasks need to be broken down (he struggles with auditory processing), getting ready for school on time, leaving on time etc. We have been trying to support him with budgeting however he will spend his money at one time despit3 reminders, his executive functioning is impaired and has sensory differences. He is on melatonin for sleep, yetwill not take this medication unless prompted to do so. However what we are finding challenging is how to navigate PIP as he is not accepting towards his needs, he refuses to ask for/accept help when needed, and he is not flexible towards someone's else's perspective. He often acts on impulse without being aware of consequences and struggles with unfamiliar social interactions. We have had some difficult discussions about his needs with him in and with this in mind, we are concerned how he will be present on his assessment and his comprehension and whether he requires an appointee. Any advice would be greatly appreciated, Thanks in advance.
