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Severe Irlen Syndrome and DLA

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Louise7912
Louise7912 Community member Posts: 2 Listener
edited July 2019 in PIP, DLA, and AA
My son was recently diagnosed with Severe Irlen Syndrome.  Do you know if you can claim DLA.  He also has dyslexia


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  • drewdundee
    drewdundee Community member Posts: 49 Courageous
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    DLA was replaced with PIP so it no longer exists. PIP is all focused around how the conditions he has affects his daily life not based on any diagnosis he has been given by a doctor. It might be worth getting some advice locally to see if he would be eligible. 
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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 54,066 Disability Gamechanger
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    Hi,

    If your son is under the age of 16 then DLA will still apply to him.
    I would appreciate it if members wouldn't tag me please. I have all notifcations turned off and wouldn't want a member thinking i'm being rude by not replying.
    If i see a question that i know the answer to i will try my best to help.
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  • Louise7912
    Louise7912 Community member Posts: 2 Listener
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    My son is 11 years old, Irlen Syndrome is a perceptual processing disorder.  It effects work and academic performance, behaviour, Attention, ability to sit still and fidgets all the time, poor concentration, depth perception - always falling over and very clumsy, difficulty judging distances, catching balls and , low motivation and low self esteem, confidence, migraines, Fatigue, environment changes, poor sport  performance.  blurred and double vision he also has a squint and has to have his print very big.  He doesn't sleep at night.   Doesn't like going anywhere He also has dyslexia and also on occasions he can be aggressive.  Had symptoms for over two years  but struggled academically since he started school.  Has to do physio everyday muscle's are weak. Always tired and eyes hurt and watery.  very anxious all the time and can be irritable
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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 54,066 Disability Gamechanger
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    As he's under the age of 16 then yes you would be able to start a claim for DLA for him.

    I would also advise you to speak to an advice agency near you for expert face to face advice.

    I would appreciate it if members wouldn't tag me please. I have all notifcations turned off and wouldn't want a member thinking i'm being rude by not replying.
    If i see a question that i know the answer to i will try my best to help.
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