Financial help for autistic children?

Is this something that happens? My daughter was diagnosed in January, she is 15. Should she get any financial assistance or anything? I have no idea. No one has said anything to us and there's no information in the pack they sent us. I have no idea what she's entitled to. Can anyone shed any light?

Parents Reply
  • pip and dla aren't means tested .It is based on your needs ,my daughter gets about £150 a week she gets this if she is working or not. she would struggle to get a job because of her disability , so this is a real lifeline to give her the chance of a better life. If you feel your daughter would struggle to work needs extra help ,it would be worth helping her to get theses benefits.

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