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discowoman:
I don't know if i have mentioned this before - but our 4 year old son is in the process of getting a diagnosis for Autistic spectrum disability ( he has aspects of Autism - Aspergers and also A.D.D, as well as some others).
We have Nothing in Black and white yet, and have been told it could be up to another 8 months before we do..But my question regards the benefits side of things...we have been told conflicting things about this, some people say we can backdate any claim for up tp 6 months - where others have said that NO backdating is allowed, Now its getting very obvious that we are going to have to adapt our house to suit his needs (safety aspects mainly) but we cannot wait till we have a diagnosis in writing...so does anyone have any experience of claiming Grants etc based on Disabilities??
Any help would be very much appreciated as the official government sites are very hard to follow if you dont have a definate diagnosis..

Andy 300tdi:
citizens advice bureau should be able to help

Yoshi:
As far as i know with benefits claims, they will only backdate any claim to the point where the application process began.

Edge:

--- Quote from: BadgersRover on February 28, 2008, 19:32:43 ---As far as i know with benefits claims, they will only backdate any claim to the point where the application process began.

--- End quote ---
True.
I will phone my sister now and post what she says about grants etc...

MudRat:
ASD and Aspergers, poor blighter, however its good to be diagnosed early, i have a bit of experience with these disorders, start looking for schools (both primary and secondary) now, also do not forget the most important thing... ROUTINE!! Also healthy eating, loads of exersise and regular sports training _ Martial arts and rugby work well. Its the only way forward and if you are good, it can avoid the need for ritalin (speed for kids!)

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