Disability with autism: how to form a group, social benefits

Disability in autistic spectrum disorder is a rather complex and painful issue due to difficulties in obtaining the necessary medical reports and documents. For many families and individuals with autism, it is important to get legal help to get the process right and protect their rights.

Is it possible to register disability for autism?

Yes, it is possible to apply for disability, but this happens after an official diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) has been made. For this, it is necessary to undergo an examination, which can be done on an outpatient basis, without mandatory hospitalization.

Disability in autism is usually established before the age of 18, and the child receives one of two subgroups - A or B, depending on the level of support he needs. Subgroup A is assigned if the child needs constant supervision and support.

Autism is less often detected in adulthood, since most often the diagnosis occurs in childhood, when the manifestations of the disorder become obvious. However, in some cases, autism may go undiagnosed until age 18, especially in people with high-functioning autism or Asperger syndrome, whose social or communication difficulties are not always apparent in childhood.

Importantly! Adult disability can be given to people with severe forms of autism if they significantly affect the ability to live independently, work or interact in society.

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The procedure for establishing disability in the case of ASD

1. Contact a pediatrician / family doctor to get a referral to a specialized medical facility for examination.
2. Pass the necessary medical tests in a medical institution.
3. After that, you will be referred to the medical advisory commission for the determination of disability.
4. Develop an individual rehabilitation program.
5. Contact the social security authorities to apply for social assistance.

Social assistance and benefits for autism

Speaking about help from the state, we can single out that for a child with autism, it is assigned in the amount of:

• Group I — 100% of the living wage for the disabled.
• II group — 80%.
• III group — 60%.
• Children with disabilities established before the age of 18 — 70%.

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Also, with an established disability due to ASD, a person can count on benefits:

1. Out-of-hours service at cash registers, institutions and organizations that provide services to the population.
2. Priority passing of control at the border and at entry-exit checkpoints from temporarily occupied territories, together with accompanying persons.
3. Free travel in public transport.
4. The priority is to improve living conditions, or to provide new housing if the current one does not meet the needs.
5. Free or subsidized medical and social services, including technical rehabilitation aids and medical devices.
6. Inclusive education in preschool and school institutions according to the abilities and needs of the child, etc.

How to transfer a child's disability to an adult?

The transition from the status of a child with a disability to an adult with a disability is an important stage that requires careful preparation. The main points of this process:

1. Health assessment: after reaching the age of 18, a second medical examination is conducted to confirm the disability status. The assessment is carried out by the MSEK on the basis of medical documents.
2. Preparation of documents: medical reports, medical history and identity documents must be submitted for re-evaluation.
3. Assessment of the patient's condition: when determining the group, not only medical indicators are taken into account, but also social aspects, the ability to self-care and professional adaptation.
4. Disability groups: for adults, there are three groups that reflect the level of limitation of life activities. The decision to appoint a group is made comprehensively.

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Legal assistance

If you have problems establishing disability in autism, contact the medical lawyers of "Pryhodko and Partners". We provide:

1. Consulting on the grounds for registering a disability, features of the LKK/MSEK process and possible problems;
2. Collection and preparation of documentation, including medical documents, certificates, expert opinions.
3. Full legal support during the process of obtaining a disability, starting from the collection of documents and ending with obtaining a conclusion on the status of a disabled person.
4. Appealing the refusal to grant the status of a disabled person by filing an administrative or judicial complaint.

If you have any questions, please contact us for a preliminary consultation by filling out the form below. Our specialist will help you understand the specifics of establishing a disability, offer detailed legal support and advise on further steps.