Dla for child with diagnosed ASD and pda

Wanda1970

Hi there
My 10 year old daughter has recently been diagnosed with ASD, I am wItubg for the report, but the ASD doctor who diagnosed her has advised it is with PDA. 

Can I apply for any type of financial support.  I am a single parent, work part time & own my house will I be able to claim anything, never claimed for any benefits apart from wrc & ctc.

luvchocolate

There is a board for benefits if you post there I'm sure you will get more response 

poppy12345

DLA for children is not awarded based on a diagnosis. You need to prove they need a lot more care, attention or supervision than a child of the same age who isn't disabled.

https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/benefits/sick-or-disabled-people-and-carers/disability-living-allowance/before-you-claim-dla/check-if-you-can-get-dla/

https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/benefits/sick-or-disabled-people-and-carers/disability-living-allowance/help-with-your-dla-claim/help-with-dla-form/

https://www.autism.org.uk/about/benefits-care/benefits/children/parents-carers-tips.aspx

Tigsteroonie

The Cerebra guide is generally acknowledged as one of the best when making a claim based on autism: https://cerebra.org.uk/download/disability-living-allowance-dla-guide/

Depending on the level of DLA your child is awarded, you may be entitled to a disability premium to be added to your Child Tax Credits.