Hi, my name is natz88! Should my son be able to get the higher rate DLA and mobility?

natz88

Hi my son is 3 and has been diagnosed with autism last year and gets middle rate DLA .. now he’s been diagnosed with a very rare chromosome disorder a blood disorder according to his paediatrician should he be able to the higher rate DLA and mobility as he can’t do the things a normal 3 year old can do he struggles with speech and does not understand the dangers he would walk in the middle of a busy road jump in deep water a th the swimming baths and so on has to be either on reins or in a mountain buggy to get around 
thanks 

poppy123456

To qualify for high rate care DLA then he would need to have care or supervision frequently in both day and night. https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/benefits/sick-or-disabled-people-and-carers/disability-living-allowance/before-you-claim-dla/claiming-dla/

natz88

Hi poppy yes he is up frequently during the nought as he is so hyper I’ve got baby gates on the top of the stairs and bottom but he now climbs over them one night he got out and went downstairs opened the back door and got out it’s s nightmare constantly jumping at any little noise During the night thinking it’s hun doing the great escape 

poppy123456

You can report a change but do be aware that the whole award will be looked at again. The link above also explains the criteria for the mobility part.