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3 months 1 week ago #293954 by Bea
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I am autistic and very often go into situational mutism when highly anxious. I find it nearly impossible to speak, its very difficult for me to process what others are saying.
My husband is attending my video assessment with me and so will be able to help me process and interpret the questions, but \i am very worried I just will not be able to answer them.
Typing is usually my form of communication, but I am guessing they do not have this capacity or allow it?
How do non-speakers get through this part if they do not use BSL?
My husband is attending my video assessment with me and so will be able to help me process and interpret the questions, but \i am very worried I just will not be able to answer them.
Typing is usually my form of communication, but I am guessing they do not have this capacity or allow it?
How do non-speakers get through this part if they do not use BSL?
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3 months 1 week ago #293965 by BIS
Nothing on this board constitutes legal advice - always consult a professional about specific problems
Replied by BIS on topic Video Assessment and being able to type and not speak
Hi Bea
Unfortunately, they are not set up for you to be able to type answers. You have a couple of options here. You could ask them to change the type of assessment and ask for a paper-based assessment explaining why. Your husband could also add his experience to that request. They may refuse, but they have to consider it. If they turn down your request, you can make a second one. You do need to make clear that it is a formal request and follow up on any request in writing. Of course, you may feel that you are too close to your assessment date to try and stop the video assessment. If your husband is with you, make sure that the assessor is aware at the very beginning of the problems you have. Depending on the assessor, you may have no issue with your husband speaking on your behalf. If you start talking and you suddenly can't speak at all - do not panic. Your husband needs to explain what has happened and the assessor can decide how to continue. This is part of your condition, and it's up to the assessor to handle any difficulties that occur. I hope that you have put in a request for the assessment to be recorded. Your husband should do a cover recording of the audio if possible.
BIS
Unfortunately, they are not set up for you to be able to type answers. You have a couple of options here. You could ask them to change the type of assessment and ask for a paper-based assessment explaining why. Your husband could also add his experience to that request. They may refuse, but they have to consider it. If they turn down your request, you can make a second one. You do need to make clear that it is a formal request and follow up on any request in writing. Of course, you may feel that you are too close to your assessment date to try and stop the video assessment. If your husband is with you, make sure that the assessor is aware at the very beginning of the problems you have. Depending on the assessor, you may have no issue with your husband speaking on your behalf. If you start talking and you suddenly can't speak at all - do not panic. Your husband needs to explain what has happened and the assessor can decide how to continue. This is part of your condition, and it's up to the assessor to handle any difficulties that occur. I hope that you have put in a request for the assessment to be recorded. Your husband should do a cover recording of the audio if possible.
BIS
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