From pioneering scientists to championship sports stars and influential business leaders, meet these 15 successful people with autism who have inspired millions Weekly diary Write down how you helped them: • wake up • get out of bed • make and eat meals • get around • dress and undress • wash • go to and from school PIP is replacing existing Disability Living Allowance (DLA), which worked in a very similar way. All new claims are now made for PIP. Existing DLA awards are being replaced by PIP. A successful claim is usually awarded from the date the claim was received by the benefit provider. This means you should always submit claims as soon as If you have a mental health condition, a long term illness or any other disability, or a learning difference such as dyslexia, ADHD or Autism Spectrum Condition, you can apply for Disabled Students' Allowances (DSAs) to cover some of the extra costs of studying you may have. DSAs are a grant, not a loan, so you do not have to pay anything back. You can talk to your nearest Citizens Advice for help understanding if you can claim DLA. You can also talk to a specialist at the 'Contact' charity - they're experts in DLA for children. Contact helpline. Telephone: 0808 808 3555. Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, 9:30am to 5pm. Tuesday, 10:15am to 5pm. The 'extra needs' test for children. In the recent BM v SSWP (DLA) [2015] UKUT 18 (AAC) (see p13), Judge Markus QC gives helpful guidance on the additional conditions that must be satisfied for a child under 16 to qualify for any rate of the DLA care component and the lower rate mobility component. Those are set out in sections 72 (1A) (b 0qkXEm.

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