Adult Learning Disability

apples
apples Online Community Member Posts: 515 Empowering

hi

can anyone tell me what a learning disability in an adult looks like?

When I had my asd assessment they recommended I’d have a learning disability assessment done, I asked my gp to do a referral, the gp done a orientation assessment and because I only got one question wrong they wouldn’t refer me even after putting in a complaint (waiting for the phso to get back to me)

I have requested an assessment through the adult learning and disability service but they refused based on a screening of my records rather than talking to me

I struggle with the following

Communication especially when anxious or overwhelmed

Self harm or breaking things again when I’m overwhelmed or frustrated

I struggle with cooking as the numbers on the cooker, the numbers on the packets including times confuse me, I even forget to turn the oven off

Any info appreciated

Comments

  • Rosie_Scope
    Rosie_Scope Posts: 6,005 Scope Online Community Coordinator

    Hi @apples, Sorry to hear they were dismissive at your GP appointment, that must have been so frustrating. I'm afraid I don't have a lot of experience with Adult Learning Disabilities but I hope someone from the community can help with some advice soon.

    Do you have a specific learning disability in mind that you think matches your struggles?

    I hope the complaint comes to a positive conclusion.

  • apples
    apples Online Community Member Posts: 515 Empowering

    hi @Rosie_Scope

    My struggles are what I mentioned above, also struggle with relationships, probably more if I was to sit and think long enough