Grandson with Aspergers

jamieboy

My daughter has been granted a residential order for my grandson (her nephew) who has been diagnosed with Aspergers. I read on one of the threads about a cinema pass but can't find it now, she is looking at things to do during the hols which are not expensive or which have concessions because of his aspergers, he is 12. Any advice would be appreciated.

sarlyka

Hi,

Does your daughter claim Disability Living Allowance for her son?
If not, she should apply immediately as this will entitle her to additional help and funds. The cinema exhibitor's association card is available to people who claim DLA.
If you look on the National Autistic Society website (nas.org.uk) they have a section on benefits.
I'm sure other people on this site will be able to offer some advice too.

jamieboy

Hi AS thanks for your reply, yes she has just been granted DLA, I will look on the nsa wabsite.
Thanks again

michellenealemum

hello,
this is the link you need
http://www.ceacard.co.uk/
also do you know about the family fund
you should contact your local specailist health visitor or the childs doctor at the child development center there is lots of help available.
if you based in west yorkshire try the bradford toy library
a library with specailist toys and information point also do lots of theme days
hope it helps

jamieboy

Thanks, I have just printed the cea form, I didn't know about the family fund I will tell her to look into it tomorrow.

Thanks

Big_Melons

Try here to for days out

http://www.merlinsmagicwand.org/how_to_apply/how_to_apply.asp

madhouse

Has she tried the family fund as they can help with holidays, days out and leisure activities among other things.

http://www.familyfund.org.uk/page.asp?section=000100010001&sectionTitle=Can+we+help+you+and+your+family%3F

madhouse

Sorry, just read the previous posts properly and realised I was repeating.