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2 days 3 hours ago #314561 by Katiee
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My 2nd assessment is on Wednesday, and I just wanted a bit of advice on it.
The reason I'm having another is because I made a complaint about the delightful work of fiction the first report was, so I want to make sure that I make it EXTREMELY clear how my conditions fluctuate, as well as avoiding any assumptions on the 'observations' part of the report.
Can I read out a pre prepared statement that covers these things at the start of the assessment? Is it also ok for me to ask that they go through the descriptors in order to help avoid me getting confused? I struggle with focus because of ADHD, and my fibromyalgia is flaring so concentrating is exceptionally difficult at the moment. I will have lots of notes to keep track of and I'm already getting very anxious about having to go through it all again.
The reason I'm having another is because I made a complaint about the delightful work of fiction the first report was, so I want to make sure that I make it EXTREMELY clear how my conditions fluctuate, as well as avoiding any assumptions on the 'observations' part of the report.
Can I read out a pre prepared statement that covers these things at the start of the assessment? Is it also ok for me to ask that they go through the descriptors in order to help avoid me getting confused? I struggle with focus because of ADHD, and my fibromyalgia is flaring so concentrating is exceptionally difficult at the moment. I will have lots of notes to keep track of and I'm already getting very anxious about having to go through it all again.
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3 hours 11 minutes ago #314625 by BIS
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Hi Katiee
You can write your prepared statement, but I can't say whether you will be able to read it. It will depend on the assessor. They are under time pressure, normally have a set way of conducting the assessment, and may want to stick to it. They won't go through the descriptors - they simply won't have time.
You should certainly tell them right at the beginning that you struggle with focus because of your ADHD and Fibro Fog. If you have taken painkillers before the assessment, say so, as this could have an impact. I hope that you have asked for the assessment to be recorded. If you can record it yourself. You don't have to tell the assessor you're recording the assessment. If you become weary and you're struggling, tell them.
I hope it goes well for you.
BIS
You can write your prepared statement, but I can't say whether you will be able to read it. It will depend on the assessor. They are under time pressure, normally have a set way of conducting the assessment, and may want to stick to it. They won't go through the descriptors - they simply won't have time.
You should certainly tell them right at the beginning that you struggle with focus because of your ADHD and Fibro Fog. If you have taken painkillers before the assessment, say so, as this could have an impact. I hope that you have asked for the assessment to be recorded. If you can record it yourself. You don't have to tell the assessor you're recording the assessment. If you become weary and you're struggling, tell them.
I hope it goes well for you.
BIS
Nothing on this board constitutes legal advice - always consult a professional about specific problems
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