The SEND Parent Survival Toolkit – DLA Edition

A practical guide to Disability Living Allowance, hidden disabilities and extraordinary care

I wanted this toolkit to be affordable and accessible for as many families as possible.

SEND parenting can already come with significant emotional, practical and financial pressures, so I have priced this resource at £3.99 to ensure more parents can access practical guidance, evidence strategies and support when they need it most.

If this toolkit helps even one parent feel more confident completing a DLA application, then it has achieved exactly what it was created for.

Applying for Disability Living Allowance can feel overwhelming, especially when your child's needs are hidden, fluctuating or difficult to explain on a form.

The SEND Parent Survival Toolkit: DLA Edition is a practical and compassionate handbook designed to help parents confidently describe the care, supervision, prompting and emotional support their child already receives.

Written from lived experience and SEND advocacy knowledge, this toolkit provides clear guidance, real examples and practical resources to help families navigate the DLA process with greater confidence.

Inside you'll find:

✔ Understanding what DLA really assesses

✔ Guidance for Questions 42 and 72

✔ Supervision and care examples

✔ Wording banks and example responses

✔ Evidence gathering strategies

✔ Education and professional evidence guidance

✔ Printable trackers and diaries

✔ Submission checklists

✔ Mandatory Reconsideration support

✔ Appeals guidance

✔ Parent reflections and supportive reminders

Whether your child has a diagnosis, is awaiting assessment, or their needs remain largely unseen by others, this toolkit is designed to help you explain the reality of daily life and the support your child genuinely needs.

For every parent who has ever wondered if they are doing enough—this book is a reminder that the care you provide matters.

Author: E. L. Mitchell

Format: Digital Download (PDF)

Length: Approximately 71 pages