Tag: communication

Selfie of a woman with dark hair. She is wearing red and yellow tinted sunglasses and black headphones.

Thread: My ‘disability’ rage is new

“I got despairing in 2015… I got righteously indignant in 2019…
I have rage now. (The NDIS) have abandoned me.”

Humour and Neglect, pure and simple

I want to talk about my sense of humour. That I bloody have one. That I can be kind, lovely to be around and fun.

I don’t know how many of you have experience this, but a few people have said “you’re easy to be around”. Does anyone know this about me?

Open Letter: NDIS neglect and harm with compulsory assessments

You are not a medical professional, and are putting people, including myself, in harm and being intentionally neglectful by dismissing our concerns and continuing with these compulsory assessments.

If you have not already done it, your responsibility is to read every report by the Royal Commission into Elder Abuse and Royal Commission into people with Disabilities.

Dear Dr: Re-requesting support and my communication difficulties

If you refuse to read my written notes, please know that I will not be able to tell you what I need and want you to know.

Dear Dr: Asking for a comprehensive Autism assessment

I am articulate AND I have social and communication problems.

I am requesting a formal assessment for ADHD / ADD and Autism Spectrum Condition.

I have not been coping with pressures at home, with relationships and with my mental health.