Should I apply for child DLA?

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DS8 is on the waiting list for an ASD assessment; he has an elder brother diagnosed with ASD.

We’re in the very very early stages and haven’t had the initial appointment yet. He currently has no diagnosis and the only evidence I have is letters advising he’s been accepted on to the waiting list. However, I know that you can claim DLA with no diagnosis as it depends on the care the child needs.

I was wondering if I could apply for it at this point? I would intend to use the money to fund an activity for him to help keep him focused and to also save for a private assessment for him (wait times in our area are horrendous).

What would happen if I successfully applied but then he got no diagnosis? Would I have to pay it all back?

@mummyof31985

Echp is being considered senco beginning her assement . I have his school and gp to back me up .

Thats good and a paper trail of evidence will. Also help who your child has been refferred to and why if school and gp are willing to back you up thats good evidence for DLA.

Hi, I am currently in a similar situation to you right now and wondering if I should send off form or not. School are useless and haven't done anything the specialists have asked them to do while we wait for the full assessment as to them, they don't see an issue with DD as she isn't disruptive in a naughty kind of way. I was just wondering what outcome you got with your claim applying before a diagnosis.