Autism
Autism spectrum disorder is a condition that affects social interaction, communication, interests and behaviour.
Note: Although disablement must be caused by a physical or mental health condition, it is the needs and difficulties that result which will determine entitlement rather than the condition itself. As a result, whilst the case law below may be of assistance, it will be important to also look at the case law relating to the activities and issues that affect you too.
Case law
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Inability to complete complex budgeting decisions where claimant has ability and motivation to complete other tasks / potential relevance of prompting in order to take nutrition
- [2018] UKUT 169 (AAC)
- CPIP/3257/2017
- JW v Secretary of State for Work and Pensions (PIP)
- Inability to read instructions or use timers may be relevant when considering activity 1
- [2017] UKUT 272 (AAC)
- CPIP/3739/2016
- Secretary of State for Work and Pensions v DT (PIP)
- Meaning of ‘engage with other people’ in activity 9, and its interaction with regulations 4 and 7
- [2015] UKUT 215 (AAC)
- UK/5205/2014
- Secretary of State for Work and Pensions v AM