dyslexia can my son claim esa

AsknAnswer2

I think what jellycat is getting at, is the theory of whether one can claim, as opposed to whether one can continually receive.

That is, that if the GP is prepared to sign a medical certificate to the effect that the person is incapable of work, then that person can claim ESA, however after the assessment by ATOS it will be determined whether they can stay on ESA.

jellybaby1969

AsknAnswer2 wrote: »

I think what jellycat is getting at, is the theory of whether one can claim, as opposed to whether one can continually receive.

That is, that if the GP is prepared to sign a medical certificate to the effect that the person is incapable of work, then that person can claim ESA, however after the assessment by ATOS it will be determined whether they can stay on ESA.

Thanks....! :beer:

SingleSue

My eldest son has dyslexia, I have dyslexia....it would never occur to either of us to claim for it.

bestpud

I very much doubt dyslexia alone would be severe enough to entitle someone to ESA...

What are the other learning difficulties?

sunnyone

ash4becks wrote: »

it depends on how bad dyslexia is , i had problems with counting out correct change , reading odd bits of memos etc , but ask to see the disabilty adviser at jobcentre there great and i have had good support and will help with filling in applactions which as dyslexic myslef is a big thing x

You typed this post up yourself and all your other posts but you say you have severe dyslexia which you also claim comes and goes.............. which seems pretty incongrious for someone with severe dyslexia!

*I have asked ash how she posts before because I need some assistive technology and she manages all on her own*

Vaila

hmm, i dont thin k that your son would qualify, even if one has autism/asd the most you can claim apart from dla if neccesary is job seekers, but id be intrested to find out more

Oldernotwiser

jellybaby1969 wrote: »

Which is your GPs decision !

Oh no it isn't! Ever hear of ATOS?

Indie_Kid

arran_m wrote: »

even if one has autism/asd the most you can claim apart from dla if neccesary is job seekers, but id be intrested to find out more

It would depend on the type of autism. Or are you seriously suggesting that someone with severe behaviour problems is mentally able to hold down a job?

jellybaby1969

Oldernotwiser wrote: »

Oh no it isn't! Ever hear of ATOS?

If you read thru the thread..you will have realised that i meant its up to your GP to sign you off unfit for work - DURING THE ASSESSMENT PHASE then ATOS will decide

Dont be so quick to jump on a post without reading the thread ! Read post 11 and 13.

And i will highlight again that the OP's child could claim ESA !

TRYINGTOSWIM

I don't intend to offend but have to ask,why you would want him to claim ESA, is that setting him on the path to thinking his future is sorted by a life on benefits, not a good ambition for any 17year old surely. My son is 17,dyslexic and with much encouragement from us over the years that he can achieve what he wants,is now at college,working part time and has a bright future.
why steer him in the path of claiming benefits? I bring my sons up to understand you have to get out of bed in the morning,find a job, work hard at that job to get the things you want. it would never have crossed my mind to suggest claiming benefit for beeing dyslexic.