I applied for government benefit for my asd because I rely on my partner for literally everything.
They phoned me up for an assessment and because I could answer their questions without showing any significant anxiety or requiring support they have decided I don't need any financial aide for day-to-day life.
I just want to cry, it's disgusting that a stranger can decide how much support I need based on one phonecall and to just decide I don't need any support at all even though they have no idea what I deal with on a daily basis.