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PIP

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Stressedoutbird · 09/03/2025 21:13

I claim PIP for my adult son. His main condition is learning difficulties. I’d put autism on his claim. I didn’t say on the form it was diagnosed.Claim was done a few years ago. but I’ve just found out his autism isn’t on his medical records but it’s on his ECHP plan as his main condition. I’m confused. What should I do.

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Stressedoutbird · 09/03/2025 22:40

richardosmanstrousers · 09/03/2025 22:34

It doesn't matter at all because you have told them how his conditions affect him and that's what the decision was made on. Also, you have the evidence from school that's says he is autistic so you would not be in any trouble. I would just leave the word 'autism' off when you do his review.

However, you now have to consider speaking to the GP to have him referred for a formal assessment

Yeah the documents list his conditions and school have put autism as main condition and learning difficulties as additional. So yeah I have proof. Definitely won’t be using the word autism until I know. Planning on speaking to the school to see if they still have any records.
thanks for your help.

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Rosscameasdoody · 30/06/2025 08:47

richardosmanstrousers · 09/03/2025 22:00

School decided he was autistic and it’s on this document. I was under the impression it was fine in school now I’m not so sure

School doesn't get to decide this.

I thought you were just saying it was missing from his medical records, not that he wasn't actually assessed in the first place.

OP’s son went to a special school. They likely have staff trained in supporting autistic students who can play a role in identifying and supporting children with autism, then refer on for diagnosis.

richardosmanstrousers · 30/06/2025 09:30

Rosscameasdoody · 30/06/2025 08:47

OP’s son went to a special school. They likely have staff trained in supporting autistic students who can play a role in identifying and supporting children with autism, then refer on for diagnosis.

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Did you read the thread? The whole point is that there is a question over whether or not he has an actual diagnosis, it is not on his medical records. So my comment that school cannot decide is quite valid.

unlimiteddilutingjuice · 30/06/2025 09:44

Honestly OP, if you've been honest about his care needs, I wouldn't give this another thought.
Lot of people have a profile that don't fit neatly into one diagnosis or another. Lots of people have undiagnosed conditions that effect their life.
PIP is based on needs not diagnosis- for this very reason.

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