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Hi its the first time i have come on line my son(10 years) was diagnosed a year ago has ASD not Aspergers but was told he was nearist their on spectrum for when looking up info by doctor. He struggles with writing i have noticed this is not helped by the fact he continually reads through all he has writen often ever few words, and often writes over words again. He was recently turned down for staitmenting as he is very bright but i am worried as he goes up to senior school in a year and he will struggle moving from class room to class room. The class he is in at the moment has a high level of statmented children so although they see him as not needing support he has had it since reception. I was also told on a corse i went on we should be claming DLA but i can noy see how has he has no physical needs other than any other child of his age. any advice would be very welcome Thank you.

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  • In our experience, DLA is readily available to anyone on the spectrum, as Autism is regarded as a disability.  Even if you don't think you qualify, do fill out a form (which will be available from the NAS), and you may be surprised!  I was advised to fill it out as the worst case scenario.......just describe your son's worst day ever.  You say he has 'no physical needs', but does he have awareness of danger?  How does he cope in a strange place?  All these things are included on the form.  Also, if you care for your son, you will probably qualify for Carers Allowance - ask the NAS about it. 

    Good luck!

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  • In our experience, DLA is readily available to anyone on the spectrum, as Autism is regarded as a disability.  Even if you don't think you qualify, do fill out a form (which will be available from the NAS), and you may be surprised!  I was advised to fill it out as the worst case scenario.......just describe your son's worst day ever.  You say he has 'no physical needs', but does he have awareness of danger?  How does he cope in a strange place?  All these things are included on the form.  Also, if you care for your son, you will probably qualify for Carers Allowance - ask the NAS about it. 

    Good luck!

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