No, could barely walk .
So you mean I was wrong to jump to an ill-informed and offensive judgement about him?
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Autism and Blue Badges.
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Posted 24 minutes ago #
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My eyes have been opened as to who is eligible for a badge.
My previous notion that it was only for the less mobile has been dispelled.
Having been exposed to some of the worst malingerers in society I'm just very aware that this new ruling will be open to abuse by those who know how to abuse the system.Posted 24 minutes ago # -
My only experiences of "autistic" people are some feral brats whose parents deem it OK to steal because they are "autistic".
You're right on one point, you have no experience........****
Posted 21 minutes ago # -
Having been exposed to some of the worst malingerers in society I'm just very aware that this new ruling will be open to abuse by those who know how to abuse the system.
No, your prejudice is the only thing that is making you ‘aware’.
Posted 21 minutes ago # -
Zippy, you start some great threads but this isn't one of them mate.
A good friend has a grandson with severe autism.
Even a "simple" trip to get him clothing is a military operation.
I thought I knew a little about autism until I went out one day with the lad and his Nan.
It was an eye opener I can tell you.
If a blue badge makes it just 1% easier for this boy and his mum/Nan to get around then I'm all for it.
Posted 12 minutes ago # -
Having been exposed to some of the worst malingerers in society I'm just very aware that this new ruling will be open to abuse by those who know how to abuse the system.
That post is below you zippy.
Posted 9 minutes ago # -
"Is every lazy parent now going to have an autistic child just to get a badge?"
Speaking from experience, you don't just go to the doctors and say "oh, my child's autistic", can I get a badge please.
Its a long drawn out fight to even get a diagnosis, let alone anything else from the "system".
My 4 year old does not necessarily present as being autistic, in fact some of the people we have come across in early education have queried the diagnosis, but those in the know, the professionals,(and us) know.
Who knows how he is going to develop in the future, at 4 he is fairly easy to control, but as he grows it may / may not be so easy.
So yeah, I can see why blue badges can be given out. A lot of people with autism don't recognise the danger presented by busy roads etc, so minimising the distance they have to walk minimises the danger.Posted 8 minutes ago # -
Even getting a blue badge is not that easy for those that do need it, my uncle served 16 years in the Paras, two weeks after he left he broke his back simply by twisting it so badly putting his foot down a hole on a football referees course, after numerous surgeries, he can walk less than 100 yds and we still had a fight to get a badge for him, even though he drives an adapted car.
Posted 5 minutes ago # -
I still think the spaces should be for people who have reduced mobility.
They are. Just not exclusively.
I feel really strongly on this as we have a fit able bodied person who has a blue badge taking up the disabled bay
Who are you to judge just by looking at someone? A fit and able-bodied person, yesterday.
You may well have "strong feelings" but by your own admission they're from a point of ignorance. If I were to give you one piece of advice it'd be to stop digging and start listening to what others are saying.
Posted 4 minutes ago # -
@zippykona
I would like to tell you about my Saturday experience to give you a taste of what daily life is like. If it helps open you tiny mind in the smallest way possible it will be worth it.So, Saturday was my brother in laws wedding day. My autistic son Billy (not his real name) who is 15 years old was really excited about the day. He loves weddings and parties. The day started with us trying to find him something to wear. He really wanted to wear a suit (despite not owning one). He point blank refused to try anything else on because in his mind you only wear a suit to a wedding. Like I say this process took a whole hour, while we were also trying to get ready ourselves and get our other three children ready and out the door at the same time. Eventually I found a pair of my own smart trousers and a shirt/tie that he would put on.
When we arrived at the venue the car parking area was a grass field that was particularly muddy given the recent rain. It took another fifteen minutes to try and get Billy out of the car. He didn't want to get mud on his shoes.
The third meltdown came when he couldn't choose his own seat at the wedding breakfast. He wanted to sit by his favourite Grandad and could not get his head around why he couldn't swap seats.
Further meltdowns came at home time (he refused to leave).
This is a regular day (and a pretty good one in comparison to what it can be like). It is draining, mentally, physically and emotionally to deal with autism every single day.
If a blue badge helps and makes day to day life just a little easier for those parents dealing with Autism then I`m all for it.
Posted 4 minutes ago # -
On a more serious note - are we sure it's intended for parents of autistic kids to be able to get blue badges?
I'd assumed it was for autistic driving licence holders.
Posted 4 minutes ago # -
I'm just very aware that this new ruling will be open to abuse by those who know how to abuse the system.
No, you aren't, you've just made that up in order to be outraged.
Try talking to someone who's seen the application process first hand. Like me, for instance. The entire process is stacked to make you fail, it's very, very difficult to get a PIP award let alone a blue badge. It's a **** disgrace frankly, and if a couple of chancers slipping through the system means that someone who genuinely needs help gets it then I'm happy to take that hit.
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