Higher rate mobility for a child with autism and ADHD?

[rebkat82]

Does anyone receive Higher rate mobility for a child with Asd? I’m currently waiting for tribunal but worry that I’m wasting my time? I’ve had people saying he should definitely get it but I’m unsure of autism and adhd meet the criteria. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Some with ASD and ADHD are eligible for HRM. Some aren’t. It is about how DC present and their individual needs rather than just having those diagnoses.

For DC with ASD, there are two ways of qualifying for HRM - SMI and VUW.
You can see the SMI and VUW criteria flowcharts in this document. To be eligible you need to evidence every part of test is met. Also look at Contact’s website and leaflet.

I have 3 dc with asd and one on the waiting list. 1 gets nothing, 1 gets MRC LRM, 1 gets HRC LRM and 1 gets high rate for both (he is on pip though). It really varies. The one who gets HRM gets maximum points for planning and following a journey and 0 points for moving around. So he has no problems walking but needs to be supervised. This is easier to get when they are older I think because they can argue that all younger children need supervision but when you have an 18 year old who trips over his own feet and then can't speak then he needs a lot more help than most adults.

The criteria for PIP are different. Someone can be eligible for HRM DLA and not be eligible for the enhanced mobility component of PIP. Similarly, some who weren’t eligible for HRM DLA can be eligible for enhanced mobility component of PIP.