Dla pip child

bi786

Hi

just need some help for a friend who has a 3 yr old non verbal very hyperactive , not aware of any danager , shows no interest in anything excepts horses an sensory toys 
he likes running around an not aware of danger 
an jumps around 
no eye contact does not respond.  

Nursery is in process of eha form an are doing review an observing him believe it’s autism a benefits mum can claim as she is constantly through out the day caring for her child .
who does not express toilet needs an smudges it every where’s  an needs nappy on , does not express his needs at all 

Hannah_Alumni

Hello @bi786

I am glad to hear your friend has the nursery on track and getting everything sorted that side. As they believe it is autism, I would encourage your friend to reach out to The National Autistic Society. They have a lot of information pages, as well as a diagnostic service your friend may find helpful

They'll be able to help support with the benefit side too!

MissKitty1973

@bi786 as a word of advice just because nursery are actually observing your friend's child for possible indications of autism it will mean that the child will still need to referred to the relevant Neurodevelopmental Paediatric Team for assessment and confirmed diagnosis if ASD (Autistic Spectrum Disorder) is suspected, I would advice your friend to go to the GP and start the process herself as waiting times for a diagnosis is in excess of 4/5 years in some areas unless.

With regards to DLA it will be quite hard to prove that your friend's 3 year old has more caring needs than a child of a similar age as most 3 year old's are still in nappies - I know my son was still in nappies at that age and with regards to the smearing I understand smearing does happen in both children at that age with or without Autism, so many kiddies to play with their poop it is a way how they develop self awareness however beyond the age of 5 upwards where a child is still smearing and unable to toilet independently are are still requiring nappies/nightpants to wear beyond. 

With regards to no awareness of danger again most 3 year olds do not have any at this developmental stage and again I would assume DLA would be of the same opinion.

If your friend can provide evidence then this could help the application for DLA, but as a parent myself although my young person is now 16, at 3 years of age they were non verbal, had no sense of danger, still needed nappies etc etc that is quite within normal expected normal development for a child at 3 years of age with or without suspected Autism.

With regards to the mobility side of DLA from memory mobility is only awarded if a child is five years or over.

However never say never, there is no harm in making an application for DLA.

bi786

Thank you so much for taking the time out responding @ Hannah, kitty 


Ive passed infornmation on to my friend 😊

elise84

Hiya - my son was very similar at that age and he was diagnosed with autism and global developmental delay at 5 but until he turned 5 dla/pip didnt class his needs as any more than another child under 5 due to every child developing at individual rates, after the age of 5 i was awarded without problem 

poppy123456

MissKitty1973 said:

With regards to the mobility side of DLA from memory mobility is only awarded if a child is five years or over.

High rate mobility DLA can be claimed for a child from the age of 3. Low rate mobility from the age of 5.

Mobility component

The rate the child gets depends on the level of help they need getting about, for example:

• lowest rate - they can walk but need help and or supervision when outdoors
• highest rate - they cannot walk, can only walk a short distance without severe discomfort, could become very ill if they try to walk or they’re blind or severely sight impaired

There are also age limits to receiving the mobility component:

• lowest rate - the child must be 5 years or over
• highest rate - the child must be 3 years or over

https://www.gov.uk/disability-living-allowance-children/eligibility

I wouldn't go as far as saying most 3 year olds are still in nappies. My children certainly weren't and same for my grandson.

elise84

Apologise didn't realise i did it I'm new to this

elise84

poppy123456 said:

MissKitty1973 said:

With regards to the mobility side of DLA from memory mobility is only awarded if a child is five years or over.

High rate mobility DLA can be claimed for a child from the age of 3. Low rate mobility from the age of 5.

Mobility component

The rate the child gets depends on the level of help they need getting about, for example:

• lowest rate - they can walk but need help and or supervision when outdoors
• highest rate - they cannot walk, can only walk a short distance without severe discomfort, could become very ill if they try to walk or they’re blind or severely sight impaired

There are also age limits to receiving the mobility component:

• lowest rate - the child must be 5 years or over
• highest rate - the child must be 3 years or over

https://www.gov.uk/disability-living-allowance-children/eligibility

I wouldn't go as far as saying most 3 year olds are still in nappies. My children certainly weren't and same for my grandson.

Yes for mobility from 3, but any additional care needs tend to be looked at after 5 

poppy123456

elise84 said:

  but any additional care needs tend to be looked at after 5 

Sorry but i disagree, it's definitely possible to be successfully awarded DLA for a child under 5. It's not as easy to claim it for a baby.