So... DD is 2.2 and was diagnosed with cerebral palsy (diplegia) a few weeks ago. It's pretty mild from what we can tell and mainly affects her legs. She is just beginning to walk - very wobbly, and an 'interesting' style, but making progress finally! She has neurological insoles in her shoes and they are discussing splints too.
We attend a local CDC twice a week for physio-based play and a special needs swimming group once a week. We also do a number of exercises and physio at home several times a day.
When we were given the diagnosis, the paed said she would get her family worker to come and help us fill in the DLA form as she was 'good at it' and knew how to phrase things for a successful application. I've also been told it will be backdated to the date of diagnosis a few weeks ago.
I'm confused though - what sort of award can I expect, honestly? Looking at it I don't think she'll get the mobility bit yet because she's too young, although she'll be 3 in 10 months so do we reapply then for the mobility bit or will they take it into consideration now? Can I also apply for Carer's allowance? I chose to be a SAHM when she was born so it's not that I've given up work purely to be her carer due to the CP.
I don't want to be money grabbing, but a number of people in this country (No-one on here, I'd like to point out!) claim benefits they aren't entitled to, so I'd like to make sure she gets what she is entitled to and I can't lie - a little extra cash would be helpful.
Sorry, this is a bit muddled (madam didn't have her nap today), but hopefully you'll be able to find the questions and may be able to answer them! I'll just drink my 