Autism

Rt90

It sounds like your child may well be entitled to DLA. 

I’d recommend a little online research as to how to fill the form out. Obviously be 100% truthful but I expect there are correct ways to describe and explain your child’s additional needs so the assessor can understand and make the right decision on your application for you.
 Get in touch with your schools senco about applying for an EHCP for your child. Hopefully you’ve got a good one at your school.
Best of luck with everything.

Rubix1976

As others have mentioned DLA is the route to take. I suggest looking at www.autism.org.uk They can signpost you to specific organisations. Look for local groups, such as Facebook groups, even if only for fellowship and a sounding board. You will already know this but your road ahead is going to be hard work and challenging. Were were told that we could only access certain things with a diagnosis, so almost imagined a barrage of information and contacts.  It didn't happen for us, we still needed to search long an hard for any assistance/help. I wish you all the best, you will get through it, even if you gain a few grey hairs in the process. My son is now 14 and he had developed into a good young man. 

andrewmp

Word of warning with DLA, if they turn you turn then ask for a mandatory reconsideration.  The success rate is high.

HillStreetBlues

andrewmp said:

Word of warning with DLA, if they turn you turn then ask for a mandatory reconsideration.  The success rate is high.

Not with MR, they tent to uphold the original derision.
Going to a tribunal has a much better chance of success, if needed.