Specifically adults with high functioning autism, level 1 autism, Asperger’s, whatever you want to call it. Maybe you have qualifications, maybe you are married or have kids, maybe you even have a job or drive a car. Do you get PIP?
I have autism and I’m being told I’m not eligible for PIP because I’m “too functional” and I “don’t have any care needs”. I manage on my own (with the help of various adjustments and the support of my DH) but I’ve never worked full time because I find it too overwhelming.
I’m being told that other autistic people receive PIP to enable them to work part-time because they find that work burns them out. So why don’t I receive PIP for the same reason? I’m also being told that people get PIP to pay for counselling to help them cope with autism, or to pay for food deliveries (because the supermarket overwhelms them), or to pay for therapy which helps them to integrate socially and mask better. I would equally benefit from those things but I can’t get PIP.
AIBU to think that most high functioning autistic people like me aren’t able to get PIP? Or is everyone else except me getting it?
AIBU?
To think most autistic people can’t claim PIP?
Bluefell · 26/03/2024 17:02
FeistyFrankie · 26/03/2024 17:05
It sounds like you’d be entitled to it. Who said you’re not?
PooSniffer · 26/03/2024 17:04
I’m autistic and I don’t get it, nor do I feel I should get it as I have no care needs.
Hermittrismegistus · 26/03/2024 17:08
Have you asked for a mandatory reconsideration?
Bluefell · 26/03/2024 17:10
This was my thought, but apparently other people with no care needs are receiving it to enable them to work reduced hours because work burns them out, and that supposedly is a valid reason to be awarded PIP. Yet I haven’t been awarded it, even though my situation is exactly the same.
PooSniffer · 26/03/2024 17:04
I’m autistic and I don’t get it, nor do I feel I should get it as I have no care needs.
Bluefell · 26/03/2024 17:10
This was my thought, but apparently other people with no care needs are receiving it to enable them to work reduced hours because work burns them out, and that supposedly is a valid reason to be awarded PIP. Yet I haven’t been awarded it, even though my situation is exactly the same.
PooSniffer · 26/03/2024 17:04
I’m autistic and I don’t get it, nor do I feel I should get it as I have no care needs.
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ArseInTheCoOpWindow · 26/03/2024 17:10
My Dd gets it. Full rate. Shes high functioning, but currently in burnout.
Buses make her anxious, she is mute at times. The assessor moved her up when she spoke to us.
Maybe you didn’t present your case strongly enough. Youclraky need help of your Dh supports you. Supermarkets would come under socialising l think.
Hermittrismegistus · 26/03/2024 17:12
This was my thought, but apparently other people with no care needs are receiving it to enable them to work reduced hours because work burns them out, and that supposedly is a valid reason to be awarded PIP. Yet I haven’t been awarded it, even though my situation is exactly the same
That's not how it works. You don't get PIP based on such reasons.
You get PIP based on if you score enough points on the daily living and/ or mobility criteria.
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