NC Scan date 27/3/25
Had a letter confirming claim application and told it'll be around 15 weeks until a decision.
Been lurking for a few weeks so thought I'd introduce myself and give some additional info.
Applied for the first time after my son finally received his ASD diagnosis (waited over six years from first referrals). In hindsight, I should have applied years earlier, I didn't realise a diagnosis wasn't required 😬 He has had additional care needs since he was one, with it being noted throughout health visitor appointments, delayed milestones, nursery and then every teacher with each new school year.
Evidence wise, I've submitted his diagnosis letter, a letter from his class teacher, an educational psychologist report (from when he was 5, so a few years ago), his speech therapy report when he was 2.
My son changed schools not long ago and while Senco are aware of his struggles they haven't provided any official plans (PLP, EHCP etc). I have queried this as his previous school did provide yearly plans and they have acknowledged he's slipped under the radar and should've been having check-ins three times per school year however he's now only months away from starting secondary school, so I highly doubt they'll do anything. Hoping not having a plan doesn't count against our claim.
I've just been informed my son has received a blue badge, so I'm debating whether to send evidence of this as additional paperwork. Anyone else send blue badge confirmation as evidence?