Autism in my son

[Ilovemyso]

I am from south asia and my son has symptoms of autism and ADHD . He is on waiting list and this list is very long. We have just moved in this countty so struggling with basic systems here.

My first query is how to get the diagnosis and second is as we cant access public funds so what are support options for him in the near future.

[Maurice_Mencap Partner]

Hi Ilovemyso , can you let us know where you have moved to in the UK please? That way others might be able to give you some ideas of where to start.

The National Autistic Society have some information about diagnosis for parents and carers which might be helpful - you can find it here: autism.org.uk/advice-and-gu...

[Ilovemyso in reply to Maurice_Mencap]

We are in Kent. Soon we are moving leicester

[Hidden]

Social services will guide you they special section to deal with disability or autism

Personal Independent Payment or PIP and Universal credit do apply for

[Ilovemyso in reply to Hidden]

But we cant claim public funds.

[Hidden in reply to Ilovemyso]

Both based on disability and not parents income etc

[Hidden in reply to Hidden]

try

you will get but they could turn you down

[BenjiB in reply to Ilovemyso]

How old is your son?

[Ilovemyso in reply to BenjiB]

3 years 8 months

[BenjiB in reply to Ilovemyso]

To get a diagnosis he will need to be assessed. Have you spoken to your GP Or health visitor? They will make the referrals for assessments. The waiting lists are very long.

In the meantime you can start the EHCP (education, health and care plan) process, this a document outlining his needs that will be needed to make sure he gets the correct support at school when he starts. You don’t need a diagnosis for this and you can apply yourself . Have a look at the IPSEA website. It has all the information you’ll need. You can apply for DLA (disability living allowance) for him also. Again it’s not an easy or quick process but worth doing.

[Ilovemyso in reply to BenjiB]

How to get EHCP ? And can we apply DLA whilst on no public funds ?

[BenjiB in reply to Hidden]

Pip is for over 16 and UC for over 18.

[BenjiB]

have a look at this site

ipsea.org.uk/ehc-needs-asse...

I’m sorry I’ve no idea on the public funds. Maybe citizens advice can help with that.

[Wennylover]

Hello in regards to your questions you can claim DLA for your son even if you are No course to public founds.