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DLA can be claimed for children who have additional care needs. You can apply for DLA over the phone by calling the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) on 0800 121 4600. You can also download a form. You can read our handy guide ‘How to apply for DLA’ in our Resource Hub. Or, if you are aged between 0-25 years old and live in Colchester or Tendring area, our Community Connect team can offer personalised support.

Autism is a lifelong condition that affects how people understand the world and communicate with others. It is a spectrum condition, which means all autistic people share some traits, but these can vary from person to person and even change day by day. You can find out more by reading our ‘What is autism’ guide in our Resource Hub.

There are several stages to an autism assessment. It’s important to know that different services may do things in slightly different ways. You can read our guide ‘What happens during a ‘gold standard’ autism assessment’ in our Resource Hub. We’ve split the guide into two parts: what happens during the assessment and what you can expect after it.

Autistic people often experience sensory differences, which can be a core part of their experience. This is because their sensory systems may process information differently, sometimes leading to intense, overwhelming, or confusing sensations. Some people may be ‘over sensitive’ and some people may be ‘under sensitive’ to senses. You can read our guide ‘How do autistic people experience sensory processing’ in our Resource Hub which explains more and gives ideas and advice about how to help

Autism is a condition that affects how people understand and experience the world. It can make work or school challenging. Employers and schools can help by making changes, called ‘reasonable adjustments’, to support people. These adjustments are a right under the Equality Act 2010. You can read our guide ‘What are reasonable adjustments for autistic people’ in our Resource Hub.

Autism Anglia offers an Autism Alert Card to help you feel more confident to share your needs with people who don’t know you. You can find out more and order a card online today.