DLA, EHCPs & Tribunals Explained: What Every SEN Parent Needs To Know | Send Mummies

In this episode of We’re Not Your Typical, we're joined by SEN experts Lisa and Gemma from Send Mummies to answer the questions every parent of a child with additional needs wants answered. We discuss EHCP applications, EHCP refusals, tribunal appeals, Disability Living Allowance (DLA), Blue Badges, school placements, autism, ADHD, masking, special educational needs support, and what happens when children transition into secondary school and adulthood. Whether you're applying for DLA for the first time, fighting for an EHCP, preparing for a tribunal, or trying to find the right educational setting for your child, this episode is packed with practical advice and real-life experiences from families who have been through the process themselves. We also explore why so many neurodivergent children mask their difficulties, how schools can miss hidden needs, and why parents should never compare their child's journey to someone else's. Topics Covered: ✅ What to do if an EHCP assessment is refused ✅ How EHCP appeals and tribunals work ✅ DLA application tips and common mistakes ✅ DLA rates explained ✅ Autism, ADHD and masking ✅ Secondary school transitions for neurodivergent children ✅ Special schools vs mainstream schools ✅ Educational Psychologist reports ✅ SEN support and parental rights ✅ What happens to an EHCP after age 18 ✅ Employment and education options for autistic young adults If you're raising an autistic child, supporting a child with ADHD, or navigating the SEN system, this episode provides essential guidance and reassurance from two of the most trusted voices in the community. Sponsored by B and W https://www.blackandwhitebridging.co.uk/ #Autism #EHCP #DLA #SpecialEducationalNeeds #SENParenting #ADHD #Neurodiversity #AutismParenting #Tribunal #BlueBadge #DisabilityLivingAllowance #EducationSupport Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.