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Statement of special educational needs as a mature student?

I want to apply for DSA because I have moderate learning difficulties, but I couldn't find any specific websites that can help me.

I've been to an SEN school my whole school life and of course my official statement is out of date. I still have moderate learning difficulties but when I try looking online for help on how to come about getting an updated Statement, I keep getting directed to websites on how to help CHILDREN with schooling.

Obviously, we don't "grow out of" learning difficulties. I'm pretty slow at times but it doesn't mean I'm thick. I've always been given extra time in exams in school during GCSEs.

It's just driving me mad or I haven't had enough coffee to search properly. I went to a GP asking if I could go through an assessment on if I'm autistic or not because the nature of my learning difficulties isn't specified or named, but the GP said because I'm a woman I couldn't be autistic, so it's understandable that my confidence in GPs is knocked.

I just feel so alone.
Original post by AxlPenbrook
I want to apply for DSA because I have moderate learning difficulties, but I couldn't find any specific websites that can help me.

I've been to an SEN school my whole school life and of course my official statement is out of date. I still have moderate learning difficulties but when I try looking online for help on how to come about getting an updated Statement, I keep getting directed to websites on how to help CHILDREN with schooling.

Obviously, we don't "grow out of" learning difficulties. I'm pretty slow at times but it doesn't mean I'm thick. I've always been given extra time in exams in school during GCSEs.

It's just driving me mad or I haven't had enough coffee to search properly. I went to a GP asking if I could go through an assessment on if I'm autistic or not because the nature of my learning difficulties isn't specified or named, but the GP said because I'm a woman I couldn't be autistic, so it's understandable that my confidence in GPs is knocked.

I just feel so alone.

Hi there, for Autism we require:

-Statement of SEN and Transition Plans
-Individual Education Plans
-Learning Difficulty Assessments
-Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP)
-A letter from your doctor or medical professional which confirms the following information:

a diagnosis of your condition
your condition is long term (more than 12 months)
how your condition has an adverse effect on your ability to carry out daily activities
Or

Disability Evidence Form



For a specific learning difficulty we can accept:

A full diagnosis report (which):

has been carried out after the age of 16. (Under 16 also accepted for Student Finance England and Student Finance Wales)
has been carried out by a practitioner psychologist or a suitably qualified specialist teacher holding a current Assessment Practicing Certificate


For a
Disability, long term health condition, mental health condition or sensory impairment, we require:

For a physical, mental or sensory impairment, your doctor or other qualified medical professional can provide a letter which confirms the following information:
A diagnosis of your condition
Whether or not your condition is long term (has lasted, or is likely to last 12 months or more)
How your condition has an adverse effect on your ability to carry out daily activities
Or

Disability Evidence Form


If you do struggle with evidence then I strongly advising contacting our DSA team so they can give specialist advice.

There email is [email protected] - it's also possible to phone on 0300 100 0607.

Thanks, Isaac

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