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Disability Living Allowance

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Information on how to claim Disability Living Allowance (DLA) either as an adult with an ASD or as a parent/carer, as well as invaluable tips on completing the form and keeping a DLA diary.

 

DLA (Disability Living Allowance): what is it?
An information sheet written by The National Autistic Society's Autism Helpline answering frequently asked questions about Disability Living Allowance.

DLA: guidance for adults with an ASD completing the form
An information sheet written by The National Autistic Society's Autism Helpline providing general tips to consider when filling in the Disability Living Allowance (DLA) form.

DLA: high-rate mobility for children with ASD
The criteria for receiving the highest rate of the DLA mobility component for children explained in detail, along with advice on how to maximise the chances of it being awarded.

DLA (Disability Living Allowance): tips for parents and carers
Filling out benefits forms can be difficult. The following tips may make filling out Disability Living Allowance (DLA) forms a bit easier.

DLA: keeping a diary
An information sheet written by The National Autistic Society's Autism Helpline on filling in Section 2 of a DLA claim form - How the child's illness or disability affects them

Receiving DLA? Free cinema ticket when you take a friend!
The Cinema Exhibitors' Association Card is a national card that can be used to verify that the holder is entitled to one free ticket for a person accompanying them to the cinema.

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