What Financial Support is available to Autistic People and there families?
Below are just some of the financial benefits that you maybe entitled too.
Below are just some of the financial benefits that you maybe entitled too.
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Disability Living Allowance (DLA) for children may help with the extra costs of looking after a child who:
The DLA rate is between £23.60 and £151.40 a week and depends on the level of help the child needs. Disabled Child Element of Child Tax Credit. If you are claiming DLA for your child, you may be able to claim additional support through the disabled child element of Child Tax Credit. |
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Post-16/AdultsBenefit entitlement changes when a child turns 16 and again when a young person leaves education. One of the most important changes is the switch from children’s to adults' benefits. This happens between the ages of 16 and 20 depending on your circumstances.
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