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Dla good news

16 replies

PearlyWhites · 15/07/2013 11:05

My dd has just been awarded dla am so relived as the money will really help pay for her therapy and appointment with Daphne Keen.
My dd is on the asd pathway but does not yet have a dx so I wanted to encourage others not to wait for a dx before claiming dla as you don't need one.

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tacal · 15/07/2013 12:31

That's really good news.

SoleSource · 15/07/2013 18:04

I'm pleased for you, all the best.

Blessyou · 15/07/2013 18:05

great news!

finallyasilverlining · 16/07/2013 20:37

Well done! I have just received a text message from the DLA to say my DS has been awarded it too but not sure what rates it says they will put it in writing...don't suppose anyone else has had this happen? how long did it take to get a letter?

mumof5plusazoo · 16/07/2013 20:44

That's great, well done.

Shannaratiger · 16/07/2013 20:48

That's great news, am just waiting for the forms to arrive to start filling them in for my daughters D.V.D. (dyspraxia). The senco reckons I could be entitled to it. Will probably be on here soon asking for help as I find filling forms in really hard because I have D.V.D. too!

Shannaratiger · 16/07/2013 20:49

Sorry ment DCD not DVD!!

2boysnamedR · 16/07/2013 21:50

I have no Dx and been told I will never get one! I get middle rate DLA because ds has dyspraxia / asd symptoms

2boysnamedR · 16/07/2013 21:52

It is brilliant news as like you I use it to buy his OT equipment and plan go private for salt and private tutoring during summer and then pay for other therapy from there

OMGGG · 16/07/2013 22:02

good news. my ds gets dla, i got a text message 5 days after i sent the application off but the letter didnt come for weeks after. money was deposited sooner than the letter arrived.
you can call them and ask what the rate is that has been awarded. they may tell you they cant but they will and they can.

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PearlyWhites · 17/07/2013 07:51

Thanks , it was very quick too less than two weeks after I sent off the forms.
I haven't had a letter yet I got a text message and rang the number to find out the rate and length of award.

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PearlyWhites · 17/07/2013 07:51

Shannaratiger pm me if you need any help.

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OMGGG · 17/07/2013 08:09

letters seem to take a lifetime!
just for info to anyone applying i sent in our private psyc report, i filled in a supplementary form, and a diary of a day in the life of ds. i was very pleased they didnt have to write to gp school or paed. i think thats what takes the time.
good luck shannaratiger

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PearlyWhites · 17/07/2013 08:12

2boys don't answer if it's personal but why were you told you would never get a dx for your ds?

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PearlyWhites · 17/07/2013 08:13

Yes OMGGG I sent off every report I had so they didn't need to ask for extra info.

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finallyasilverlining · 17/07/2013 12:44

I sent reports off too, If your child is school age send any IEP's etc too they back up the majority of what you are writing. I even sent confirmation letters for appointments which haven't happened yet. On the additional notes on the back page I went onto the internet and copied the info about my DS's diagnosis too so they had a fuller picture of his difficulties just in case I missed anything. They received it on the 8th and I got the text yesterday so I take it they haven't contacted anyone (thank god! School could of caused some problems) or they have a staff member with experience?

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