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spudly

Hey all - I'm a newbie here so i hope this is in the correct area.

I have a 3year old son (nearly 4) who has recently been diagnosed as being on the Autism spectrum.

I was wondering whether this might entitle us to any benefits (DLA, Carers etc..). I've been looking around on the site but i must confess to finding it quite confusing and wondered if there was anyone on here that might be able to help??

Regards,
Stuart

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  • Thanks Crystal,

    I thought i was entitled to something but when i looked i thought it was suggested that only those with DLA could get carers and then only those with Mobility impairments could get the higher DLA rate. I don't think that my son would qualify for this and so i had assumed that he would qualify at best for the lower rate. There is something to suggest that he would have to wiat until he was five before he is entitled to this but i wasn't sure if I am reading it all correctly???

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  • Thanks Crystal,

    I thought i was entitled to something but when i looked i thought it was suggested that only those with DLA could get carers and then only those with Mobility impairments could get the higher DLA rate. I don't think that my son would qualify for this and so i had assumed that he would qualify at best for the lower rate. There is something to suggest that he would have to wiat until he was five before he is entitled to this but i wasn't sure if I am reading it all correctly???

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