kode12:
Hi people, I've got a question that has always been at the back of my mind. Asking oyinbo might be a bit awkward but I'm sure naija should understand.
Why are there so many kids in the UK with autism or on the autistic spectrum? It almost seems as though the Brits consider it a badge of honor saying their kids are on the spectrum or to use it to claim disability.

I've seen a lot of kids who the parents claim are on the spectrum and honestly, they seem cognitively okay, and if it were naija some proper brain resetting beating every once in a while will likely realign the child, but the parents here just seem to use "on the spectrum" as a pass to allow the kids become uncontrollable and something a complete nuisance.

Is there some kind of inherited genetic predisposition for brits to be on the spectrum or is that just some quasi-cultural thing that has become part of the medical norm for doctors to just label the kids as on the spectrum?

##Or is my perception on the matter just skewed because Nigeria doesn't do enough testing to determine if kids are on the autistic spectrum or have cognitive disabilities and just assume the child is a "dullard"?

kode12:
Hi people, I've got a question that has always been at the back of my mind. Asking oyinbo might be a bit awkward but I'm sure naija should understand.
Why are there so many kids in the UK with autism or on the autistic spectrum? It almost seems as though the Brits consider it a badge of honor saying their kids are on the spectrum or to use it to claim disability.

I've seen a lot of kids who the parents claim are on the spectrum and honestly, they seem cognitively okay, and if it were naija some proper brain resetting beating every once in a while will likely realign the child, but the parents here just seem to use "on the spectrum" as a pass to allow the kids become uncontrollable and something a complete nuisance.

Is there some kind of inherited genetic predisposition for brits to be on the spectrum or is that just some quasi-cultural thing that has become part of the medical norm for doctors to just label the kids as on the spectrum?

##Or is my perception on the matter just skewed because Nigeria doesn't do enough testing to determine if kids are on the autistic spectrum or have cognitive disabilities and just assume the child is a "dullard"?

icon8:


You are right - not only will it be awkward, it will certainly land you in big trouble. If you doubt me, ensure to ask the question at your workplace and come back here to inform us of the outcome.

As adults, we must resist the urge to speak out or write/type every foolish thought that comes to our mind. If a Caucasian had said the exact things you typed there, but about ‘black people’ and how they look, behave, do things, etc., in a certain way, I’m sure you’d be here screaming blue murder, racism, and what not.

Wisdom is profitable to direct, especially in a society like this where foolishness can easily land you in trouble.

Sorry, I couldn’t not react to this one.

kode12:

##Or is my perception on the matter just skewed because Nigeria doesn't do enough testing to determine if kids are on the autistic spectrum or have cognitive disabilities and just assume the child is a "dullard"?

excelchips:
Hello House, kindly advise oh. I engaged Council to exempt me from council tax being a student, but they came back saying that I'm exempted but my wife needs to pay and the amount is 1670Pound between now and January 2023. Please, I will like to seek your advice on how to go about this, please oh all/seniors in the house.

Also, I got a letter from Office for National Statistics requesting for interview on Living Costs and Food Survey from the whole household older than 7 years, and they promise to compensate with a 50Pound voucher for adults and a 5Pound voucher for kids above 7 years. I don't know if I should participate because of the aforementioned issue up here. Now I perceived that sharing info might amount to exposing oneself. Thank you.

icon8:


You are right - not only will it be awkward, it will certainly land you in big trouble. If you doubt me, ensure to ask the question at your workplace and come back here to inform us of the outcome.

As adults, we must resist the urge to speak out or write/type every foolish thought that comes to our mind. If a Caucasian had said the exact things you typed there, but about ‘black people’, I’m sure you’d be screaming blue murder, racism, and what not.

Wisdom is profitable to direct, you especially in a society like this where foolishness can easily land you in trouble.

Sorry, I couldn’t not react to this one.

hustla:



No, you're not wrong and your perception isn't skewed

I have done some work in that area and it seems like a cash cow for those that know how to play the game

Best to not ask from oyinbo people or they'll report you for points

kode12:


I see. That's interesting. I haven't done a deep dive on the matter, but it'd definitely make for an interesting read.

TheGuyFromHR:


Bottom line - icon8 could have softened his message quite a bit, but the thrust is correct.

kode12:
Hi people, I've got a question that has always been at the back of my mind. Asking oyinbo might be a bit awkward but I'm sure naija should understand.
Why are there so many kids in the UK with autism or on the autistic spectrum? It almost seems as though the Brits consider it a badge of honor saying their kids are on the spectrum or to use it to claim disability.

I've seen a lot of kids who the parents claim are on the spectrum and honestly, they seem cognitively okay, and if it were naija some proper brain resetting beating every once in a while will likely realign the child, but the parents here just seem to use "on the spectrum" as a pass to allow the kids become uncontrollable and something a complete nuisance.

Is there some kind of inherited genetic predisposition for brits to be on the spectrum or is that just some quasi-cultural thing that has become part of the medical norm for doctors to just label the kids as on the spectrum?

##Or is my perception on the matter just skewed because Nigeria doesn't do enough testing to determine if kids are on the autistic spectrum or have cognitive disabilities and just assume the child is a "dullard"?

kode12:


I see. That's interesting. I haven't done a deep dive on the matter, but it'd definitely make for an interesting read.

CheesyTee:
I received my IHS reimbursement for family of 4 something good came out of this visa switch delay afterall... I for no see this one receive if them Don grant me my work visa.

The money sweet

TheGuyFromHR:


You would have to read a library's worth of material to come up with anything showing a consensus that your perceived high rate of autism diagnoses is probably linked to benefit fraud.

Autism is not a disability in itself. Some children who have autism are indeed disabled and their parents/guardians can claim DLA and maybe carer's benefits and but that is quite frankly a small amount, and getting through the DWP assessments is a hurdle of a special kind. Also despite the fact that this country is more enlightened than the one we have left, children are the same everywhere and a parent gains nothing by labelling your child for no reason - their fellow children/classmates if they are being mainstreamed can be just as cruel and bullying as anywhere in the world.

Put simply, there are always benefits fraudsters in any category of benefits, but it is incorrect to think that a perceived "high" level of autism diagnoses is related to that. For what it's worth, scientists are theorising that the higher rates of prevalence are down to, among others, the increasingly polluted environment (some autism diagnoses are related to inability to process some of the things people ingest) and the increasingly complex society (a person with autism in maybe the 19th century or earlier times when life was all about farming and millions of people lived in the same village all their lives would have found it easier to function as life was simpler, no gadgets to operate, no TV, traffic, school to attend, etc.).

And as we all know, in Naija, sometimes children are either hidden in the village when they have some conditions, or, as you pointed out, the society applies violence to the issue.

Bottom line - icon8 could have softened his message quite a bit, but the thrust is correct.

CheesyTee:


It is called a spectrum because autism is different for one. Some people can be on the spectrum and be high-functional while some may require social support.

Also, have you considered the possibility of where you work as a reason you see many cases of people on a spectrum? Perhaps, you work in health or care settings...

hustla:


How long did it take?

Hopefully I'll get some too later

kode12:


No. I don't work in such settings. Make we send aza make you show us love with your IHS refund now?

CheesyTee:
I received my IHS reimbursement for family of 4 something good came out of this visa switch delay afterall... I for no see this one receive if them Don grant me my work visa.

The money sweet

kode12:


Is there some kind of inherited genetic predisposition for brits to be on the spectrum or is that just some quasi-cultural thing that has become part of the medical norm for doctors to just label the kids as on the spectrum?

##Or is my perception on the matter just skewed because Nigeria doesn't do enough testing to determine if kids are on the autistic spectrum or have cognitive disabilities and just assume the child is a "dullard"?

CheesyTee:


I received within 2 weeks

Peerielass:


Probably the same reason why Covid-19 cases were infinitesimal in Africa compared to developed countries. Same reasoning can be attributed to Dementia, Alzheimer’s, ADHD and even cervical cancer. The fact that there are no routine tests conducted to pick up these things does not mean that they do not exist in Nigeria.

mex551:
I applied three weeks ago. Got decision last Monday. I used two bank cards for the entire transaction. I got value for my GT bank the following day. That was last Tuesday but yet to get from Stanbic IBTC for the bulk of the $. Don’t know why?

Peerielass:


Probably the same reason why Covid-19 cases were infinitesimal in Africa compared to developed countries. Same reasoning can be attributed to Dementia, Alzheimer’s, ADHD and even cervical cancer. The fact that there are no routine tests conducted to pick up these things does not mean that they do not exist in Nigeria.

Without going into too much details, I know of a Nigerian family here in UK that have three kids on the autistic spectrum. The mum told me the main reason why they moved here was so her children can attend mainstream school unlike in Nigeria where they will be assigned to a special school. Currently one of the kids is studying Engineering and the second child has just gained admission to study Medicine at Glasgow. The third is still in high school.

I also have another Nigerian friend in America who’s young son is diagnosed with Autism. So Autism is not just peculiar to the white folk. However it is more prevalent because of the proactive diagnosis, interventions and preventative measures taken to ensure that kids with autism get all the help and support the need to function as confident and independent adults.
Same with cervical cancer screening and vaccination which is given to secondary school kids. 3/4 of women in Nigeria have never been for a smear test, they will probably attribute death from cervical cancer to the work of village people.

I think that we are very fortunate to live in this part of the world where proactive measures are taken.

iboboyswag:


Make una stop all these takes... Nigeria isn't as bad as most folks here tend to portray.

To say 3/4 of Nigerian women haven't had a pap smear is a smear campaign.

Lexusgs430:


I just had pap, smeared all over my scrub ...... It was corn pap, so it should starch out .........

hustla:


6 months experience requirement yeah?

Out of curiosity, if one used a virtual, disposable card like on Monzo for the payment, will the funds still go back to the account?

Chreze:


Hi, call your council to explain your situation, also when describing your wife’s case, use “spouse of student (non British citizen) exemption ”. I think that is what some of them understand. There is a separate form with that label for some council. Some council, just applying and including their details during your application works, others have separate forms.

Hope it helps.

icon8:


You are right - not only will it be awkward, it will certainly land you in big trouble. If you doubt me, ensure to ask the question at your workplace and come back here to inform us of the outcome.

As adults, we must resist the urge to speak out or write/type every foolish thought that comes to our mind. If a Caucasian had said the exact things you typed there, but about ‘black people’ and how they look, behave, do things, etc., in a certain way, I’m sure you’d be here screaming blue murder, racism, and what not.

Wisdom is profitable to direct. Especially in a society like this where foolishness can easily land you in trouble.

Sorry, I couldn’t not react to this one.