ADHD/Autism diagnosis in adults

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Anxiousheartbeat · 09/06/2024 07:31

are adults who get diagnosed with ADHD or autism eligible for benefits?

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Piddypigeon · 09/06/2024 07:47

no, no diagnosis comes with added social security benefits. it's always down to how a diagnosis affects you. I have a (low functioning) child on Pip but thinking about the application form and questions asked, I would imagine most (esp those who are high functioning) don't qualify.

BlankTimes · 09/06/2024 07:44

If they weren't eligible for benefits pre diagnosis, then no.
Benefits are not given out for conditions people have, they are given if someone severely struggles with aspects of daily life.

Flanjango · 09/06/2024 07:43

Benefits aren't decided due to any diagnosis. Unless you are unfit to work or have extra needs that could qualify for pip

Offcom · 09/06/2024 07:41

I qualified for a one-off Access to Work grant for ADHD coaching after I was diagnosed, but it expired because I found the process of booking coaching complicated (and, well, because that’s ADHD).

Fluted08 · 09/06/2024 07:38

I have adhd and autism ( diagnosed at 54)and wouldn’t qualify even though both have impacted my life, income and career hugely. I have 3 adult children who are diagnosed with both and have been impacted hugely but only one qualifies for benefits.

cannonballz · 09/06/2024 07:32

the diagnosis won't make any difference. If they are disabled, then they are assessed as such, if not, then not.

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