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PIP for high functioning autism’s

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I just wonder if anyone has had an success applying and being rewarded for PIP for high functioning autism 

I suffer from anxiety which makes it very difficult going to shops and especially going to places I don’t know or involve travelling through busy places 

Dont even get me started the difficulties I have with dentist , hairdresser, GP appointments , etc .

I could be here all night explain how hard life can be with anxiety and autism- but I wonder if it’s enough to be rewarded pip 

But I do work , single mum and studying towards a degree with OU 

tomorrow I have a phone assessment and I starting to wonder if it a mistake going down this route applying for PIP 

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  • I was awarded the higher rate after reconsideration and on appeal I was awarded the mobility component. On renewal, where I had to apply all over again, my point score was significantly higher even though my difficulties were unchanged. I am not sure why, even the evidence given was the same

    The process did cause me a lot of distress. It really helps to have support with the process, even from a loved one. My therapist helped me with the initial phone calls which they insisted on and I was just not able to manage.

    Even if you work, you can qualify but you'd need to show why you can work or look after your children but not manage the other things well, as they seem to look for things they don't feel is consistent on your claim and make possibly frustrating assumptions based on that. Autism by nature can seem inconsistent to someone who isn't specifically trained to understand ASD.

    I hope your phone assessment went well and I hope you feel able to fight for anything you may be entitled to.

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  • I was awarded the higher rate after reconsideration and on appeal I was awarded the mobility component. On renewal, where I had to apply all over again, my point score was significantly higher even though my difficulties were unchanged. I am not sure why, even the evidence given was the same

    The process did cause me a lot of distress. It really helps to have support with the process, even from a loved one. My therapist helped me with the initial phone calls which they insisted on and I was just not able to manage.

    Even if you work, you can qualify but you'd need to show why you can work or look after your children but not manage the other things well, as they seem to look for things they don't feel is consistent on your claim and make possibly frustrating assumptions based on that. Autism by nature can seem inconsistent to someone who isn't specifically trained to understand ASD.

    I hope your phone assessment went well and I hope you feel able to fight for anything you may be entitled to.

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