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Here you can find links to resources available for parents and carers…
DLA & PIP Caselaw
Understanding DLA & PIP For Young Children Under 5 (new)
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Understanding DLA & PIP For Children 5-9 (new)
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Understanding DLA & PIP For Children & Teens 10-15 (new)
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Understanding DLA & PIP For Teenagerss 16+ (new)
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Frequently Recommended Resources
A quick guide to Autism, assessments & diagnosis of Autism: what to expect.
Guidance on the special educational needs and disability (SEND) system for children and young people aged 0 to 25, from 1 September 2014.
SEND code of practice: 0 to 25 years – GOV.UK
Children and Families Act 2014 is up to date with all changes known to be in force on or before 15 November 2022. There are changes that may be brought into force at a future date
Children and Families Act 2014 – Legislation.gov.uk
Independent Provider of Special Education Advice (known as IPSEA) is a registered charity (number 327691) operating in England. IPSEA offers free and independent legally based information, advice and support to help get the right education for children and young people with all kinds of special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
(IPSEA) Independent Provider of Special Education Advice
An Education, Health and Care (“EHC”) needs assessment is an assessment of a child or young person’s education, health and care needs. It is the first step to getting an Education, Health and Care plan (“EHC plan”). An EHC plan can result in additional support and funding for a child or young person with special educational needs (“SEN”).
An Education, Health and Care (“EHC”) needs assessment is an assessment of the education, health care and social care needs of the child or young person.
What happens in an EHC needs assessment – IPSEA
Special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) can affect a child or young person’s ability to learn.
Children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)
Images for EHCP needs assessment
Disability Advice
Child Disablility
Olga Bogdashina Autism Specialist
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Information to be included in the SEN information report
The Special Educational Needs and Disability Regulations 2014
To claim DLA for a child you need to be their parent or look after them as if you’re their parent. This includes step-parents, guardians, grandparents, foster-parents or older brothers or sisters.
Disability Living Allowance (DLA) for children – GOV.UK
Personal Independence Payment (PIP) can help with extra living costs if you have both:
a long-term physical or mental health condition or disability
difficulty doing certain everyday tasks or getting around because of your condition
Personal Independence Payment (PIP) – GOV.UK
Family Fund supports families raising disabled and seriously ill children and young people. As well as our grants, there are other ways that Family Fund can support you.
Our advice and guidance section has a wide range of information about autism. There are 24 different topics, including diagnosis, behaviour, communication, loneliness, sensory differences, mental health, benefits and money, education, and more.
PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance) is widely understood to be a profile on the autism spectrum, involving the avoidance of everyday demands and the use of ‘social’ strategies as part of this avoidance. PDA individuals share autistic characteristics and also have many of the ‘key features’ of a PDA profile.
PDA Society – Pathological Demand Avoidance – Part of the …
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a condition that affects people’s behaviour. People with ADHD can seem restless, may have trouble concentrating and may act on impulse.
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) – NHS
Dyslexia is a learning difficulty that primarily affects the skills involved in accurate and fluent word reading and spelling. Characteristic features of dyslexia are difficulties in phonological awareness, verbal memory and verbal processing speed. Dyslexia occurs across the range of intellectual abilities.
What is dyslexia? – British Dyslexia Association
Developmental co-ordination disorder (DCD), also known as dyspraxia, is a condition affecting physical co-ordination. It causes a child to perform less well than expected in daily activities for their age, and appear to move clumsily.
Developmental co-ordination disorder (dyspraxia) in children
Tics are fast, repetitive muscle movements that result in sudden and difficult to control body jolts or sounds.
They’re fairly common in childhood and typically first appear at around 5 years of age. Very occasionally they can start in adulthood.
Tourette Syndrome (TS) is a condition of the nervous system. TS causes people to have “tics”.
What is Tourette Syndrome? | CDC
Podcasts
Luke Shillings Life Coach Podcast.
American Resources
Disability Advice
Supporting families with children who have disabilities isn’t just a mission for us—it’s a calling. At Disability Advice, we understand the overwhelming challenges these families face every day. That’s why we’ve poured our hearts into creating a comprehensive guide, designed to provide not only practical advice but also the hope and support parents desperately need. Our guide is a lifeline, offering actionable insights, resources, and a deeper understanding of rights and services available. It’s a roadmap for families to navigate the emotional and logistical complexities of caring for a child with unique needs, empowering them to secure the support they deserve.
You can explore the guide here: View Our Guide
