Child with autism receiving high care dla and has mobility needs.

johnsmi

Hi,

We have a wee lad of five and a half who has autism, doesn't talk or capable of doing anything for himself, is not aware of danger etc, is very mobile no problem with walking etc, gets meltdowns often though and lies on ground, is not aware of any danger whatsoever and has to be supervised 24/7.

At the moment he receives high rate care and it seems that a child has to be five to get the mobility component.

Just wondering if we apply for that can we apply for mobility component only, or will they also reassess the care component as well?

Thank you very much for any help.

John

Indie_Kid

The care component may be looked at too. Depending on the situation, he may be entitled to the higher mobility.

letthemeatcake

Could you ask a local support group to advise you or anyone who helped you fill out the forms in the first place? They may know how many have been successful with a claim for the mobility component and if your Son has similar problems. My Son on the spectrum gets lower mobility and has done from the age of 5.

help4help2013

if the child shows severe mobility needs due to an illness or disability they can get the mobility car at 3 years old i know this as my friend gets his for her child at the moment most people think its 5 but you can get it a 3 years old.


they can look at the whole claim again though but if the child circumstances have not changed and still needs the care they need i cant see there being a big problem but there is no guarantee

http://www.nidirect.gov.uk/disability-living-allowance-eligibility

Morglin

They will look at the lot, usually, although you can state you are only applying for the mobility component.

However, with your little lad's problems, I wouldn't think there would be any problems, regarding the care component.

Good luck with it.

Lin

nannytone_2

help4help2013 wrote: »

if the child shows severe mobility needs due to an illness or disability they can get the mobility car at 3 years old i know this as my friend gets his for her child at the moment most people think its 5 but you can get it a 3 years old.


they can look at the whole claim again though but if the child circumstances have not changed and still needs the care they need i cant see there being a big problem but there is no guarantee

http://www.nidirect.gov.uk/disability-living-allowance-eligibility

only high rate mobility can be awarded at the age of 3, and is only usually awarded if a child cannot walk at all.
lower mobility isnt awarded until the age of 5 , as it is awarded for supervision ( where the child can walk unaided)
this is because, until the age of 5, it is accepted that ALL children need constant supervision when outdoors. after the age of 5 it should be possible to walk them down the road without needing to constantly hold their hand

nannytone_2

Morglin wrote: »

They will look at the lot, usually, although you can state you are only applying for the mobility component.

However, with your little lad's problems, I wouldn't think there would be any problems, regarding the care component.

Good luck with it.

Lin

not strictly relevant but when i asked them to look at my DLA mobility, they also looked at the care too.... and raised both!
was slightly suprised but not unhappy

Indie_Kid

nannytone wrote: »

only high rate mobility can be awarded at the age of 3, and is only usually awarded if a child cannot walk at all.
lower mobility isnt awarded until the age of 5 , as it is awarded for supervision ( where the child can walk unaided)
this is because, until the age of 5, it is accepted that ALL children need constant supervision when outdoors. after the age of 5 it should be possible to walk them down the road without needing to constantly hold their hand

You can get higher mobility for a child with severe mental impairment and behaviour problems, regardless of whether they can walk.

nannytone_2

Indie_Kid wrote: »

You can get higher mobility for a child with severe mental impairment and behaviour problems, regardless of whether they can walk.

and that is why i said 'usually awarded' and not 'always awarded'