Daughter being diagnosed with ASD

Sandra19

Hiya, 19 yr old daughter has been diagnosed with dyslexia is currently being diagnosed with ASD. 
Struggles with alot of social things. 
I want to know do they class it as a disability? My daughter asked me as she wanted to know but is anxious. Thought I would ask on here. 
Also if it is she has been told she may be able to get general support.. what support would she be entitled too if any? 

JennysDad

Hiya, @Sandra19, and welcome to the community. Very glad to have you with us.
I believe that autism is classed as a lifelong condition and therefore as a learning disability, but others will be able to tell you more.
The following links might be useful places to start looking, and there are many more (see the purple band lower down the page):https://community.scope.org.uk/categories/learning-disabilities-and-autism and https://community.scope.org.uk/categories/ask-an-asd-advisor
You've arrived at a safe place, here, and are among friends. Don't hesitate to talk to us about anything that is troubling you or to ask for any advice.
Warmest best wishes to you,
Richard

steve51

Hi @Sandra1956 A very very big welcome to you today. It’s great to meet you this morning. I have posted some info below for you. https://search.scope.org.uk/s/redirect?collection=scope-meta&url=http://www.scope.org.uk/support/families/diagnosis/autism&index_url=http://www.scope.org.uk/support/families/diagnosis/autism&auth=lmkPij2LcIn7oWw/P5Ct2g&profile=_default&type=FP Please please let me know if there’s anything else that I can help you with?????

timoglock

Hi @Sandra19 , autism spectrum is a spectrum . It does not mean you have a learning difficulty. However dyslexia is a specific learning difficulty.  So with Autism you have complex Autism with or without learning difficulties or like the majority of the population in the middle and some in the genius set.

Geoark

Hello @Sandra19 and welcome to the community.

Yes it is a disability, and one which has specific legislation to support those with it.

You may find this link useful. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/adult-autism-strategy-statutory-guidance

Diagnosis will not change your daughter, but can help her to understand the many difficulties and challenges she faces.

Pippa_Alumni

Welcome to the community, @Sandra19! I hope the above responses are helpful. Do get involved with the community and just let us know if we can be of any assistance!

Sandra19

Thank you for your advise.  Still waiting and seems to have taken forever! The college have really supported my daughter. 
The Autism centre ate going to send details in to college by writing a letter to help support her application for interviews and making that next step. 
Another of my questions is! 
Is she able to claim PIP and ESA? 
How do I get the ball rolling for this if she can? Thanks

JennysDad

Hi @Sandra19
I'm not any authority on this, and others will be around, but you might like to have a look at the links under 'Employment, finances and disability benefits' lower down the screen.
I have seen the 'What benefits am I entitled to' link recommended, so it might be worth a close look: https://community.scope.org.uk/categories/what-benefits-am-i-entitled-to-
Warmest best wishes,
Richard