DLA for children with behavioural problems

swt4ajt

Hi all!

I am wondering if it is viable to claim DLA for a child that has behavioural issues?

The issues range from shouting, arguing back, temper tanrums, hitting out at objects such as radiators, destroying/trying to damage property i.e bannister, doors, safety gates....

the child is currently 11 and just wondering if DLA would entertain it as money is getting tight and cannot keep affording to replace the items due to his hot temper:(

Any advice would be greatly appriciated!

merlin68

Arent all teenagers like that?
Have you got any medical evidence or a diagnosis?

pmlindyloo

merlin68 wrote: »

Arent all teenagers like that?
Have you got any medical evidence or a diagnosis?

Arent all teenagers like that?

I don't think 11 years of age counts as being a teenager and I certainly don't believe this is your 'average behaviour'.

The second comment/question is the most important question.

Has your son had any intervention about his behaviour - from school? from a doctor? from anyone?

Google DLA for a child and have a look at the criteria. Does your son meet any of these?

The most important thing is managing this behaviour.

fed_up_and_stressed

swt4ajt wrote: »

Hi all!

I am wondering if it is viable to claim DLA for a child that has behavioural issues?

The issues range from shouting, arguing back, temper tanrums, hitting out at objects such as radiators, destroying/trying to damage property i.e bannister, doors, safety gates....

the child is currently 11 and just wondering if DLA would entertain it as money is getting tight and cannot keep affording to replace the items due to his hot temper:(

Any advice would be greatly appriciated!

Is there any input to try to stop these issues occuring in the first place ? If so then you could use this as evidence in any claim.

Replacing items unless trying to stop the damage occuring is kinda closing the barn door after the horse has bolted.

chella

How about finding possible ways of managing this kind of behaviour? I find it odd you have come and asked about the money/benefit side of it first rather that asking what help or support is available for helping you and your child deal with these behaviours?

pmlindyloo

Although this is quite an old link it does give a good overview of applying for DLA for a child:

http://www.leicestershire.gov.uk/dla_for_child.pdf

Marktheshark

Have you tried seeking some advice from more experienced parents.
I do not think they give out Disability benefits for kids who are ruling the roost.
It is a benefit for people who have actual disabilities not a bad attitude and parents who can not manage the situation.

Tigsteroonie

OP, although a confirmed diagnosis is not mandatory for a DLA claim, you do generally need supporting evidence of a medical basis for such behaviour (or that such investigations are ongoing).

For that reason - and to keep the responses on here at bay - could you confirm that you are, indeed, seeking assistance with this behaviour via your GP, Paediatrician, school, CAMHS?

marleyboy

If its not a medical condition, there are parental courses available to you.

[Deleted User]

Personally can't see you getting DLA for a stropy child. I know people whose kids have long standing diagnosis of autism or adhd being refused with similar behaviour because they still wouldn't meet the rest of the criteria for DLA.

You really should get a referral to camps or a support service to seek parenting classes.

jak

You need a referral to cahms or the paediatrician. And a parenting course. X