punky Report post Posted January 24, 2006 I am 30, mother of 3, I have an aspergers partner and one diagnosed son of 9, the other two unsure yet, I was diagnosed today as having aspergers, dyslexia, dispraxia, erlens syndrome and attention problems etc. I get dla for my son but does this mean that us adults with it can get it also. I would feel cheeky asking, what do you think. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bid Report post Posted January 24, 2006 Wow, that must have been a real rollercoaster of a day, Punky <'> I don't know whether adult DLA is related to whether you work, for example...I'm sure someone will be along soon who will know. Bid <'> Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lindy-lou Report post Posted January 24, 2006 I am 30, mother of 3, I have an aspergers partner and one diagnosed son of 9, the other two unsure yet, I was diagnosed today as having aspergers, dyslexia, dispraxia, erlens syndrome and attention problems etc. I get dla for my son but does this mean that us adults with it can get it also. I would feel cheeky asking, what do you think. it wouldnt be cheeky to ask,it would make life a bit easier in sure if your eligible for it,which i think you would be,you have alot to cope with,i hope you get the right support for you all <'> Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
annie Report post Posted January 24, 2006 (edited) Hi Punky, This link is to the Department for Works and Pensions, Disability Living Allowance page http://www.dwp.gov.uk/lifeevent/benefits/d...nce.asp#caniget Hope it helps. Annie <'> Edited January 24, 2006 by annie Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
baddad Report post Posted January 24, 2006 PHEW!! This always SOUNDS CRAZY, but if I say 'congratulations' I'm sure you'll know what i mean... I guess an adult DX is much like one for your kids... even if you're sort of expecting it it kind of takes you by surprise... Take your time... L&P BD <'> Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
punky Report post Posted January 24, 2006 (edited) gosh you all process information really fast, I dont, I think its a difficult one as my son gets DLA, but thats because of the care component for toilet things etc, and I can do those things... I will see what others say thanky sorry I have no idea what dx means Edited January 24, 2006 by punky Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bid Report post Posted January 24, 2006 Punky, just take your time <'> 'dx' is just a quick way of writing 'diagnosis'. Bid Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
punky Report post Posted January 24, 2006 ok thankyou Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elanor Report post Posted January 24, 2006 Punky Wow - what a day you've had. There's nothing cheeky about getting your rights. Elanor Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ceecee Report post Posted January 24, 2006 Punky A lot to get your head round at the moment.Just make sure you get all you are entitled to. <'> <'> Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blue-Kat Report post Posted January 25, 2006 have a look here for info on DLA and claiming http://bhas.org.uk/freeguides/dla_guides.shtml consider if someone in the family would get Carers allowance if you got middle care as it's best submit the form about the same time as it can only be backdated 3 months. www.dwp.gov.uk/lifeevent/benefits/carers_allowance.asp - Katya Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
