The claimant having a high IQ along with autism did not prevent a claim that he suffered a ‘severe impairment of intelligence’ and so disentitle him to the higher rate of mobility under the Disability Living Allowance regulations. Autism could constitute an arrest of development, and also severe impairment of intelligence and social functioning.
Citations:
Gazette 17-Nov-1999, Times 12-Nov-1999
Statutes:
Social Security Contributions and Benefits Act 1992 73(3)
Jurisdiction:
England and Wales
Benefits
Updated: 10 May 2022; Ref: scu.83604
