Entitlements
The Home Tuition Grant
The Home Tuition Grant is available to children with autism aged between 2 ½ years and 5 years of age who cannot find an appropriate early intervention placement within the State Education system.
Domiciliary Care Allowance
If you are caring for a child with a disability who has high care needs, substantially in excess of child of similar age, with normal care needs, you may qualify for a monthly Domiciliary Care Allowance.
Carer’s Allowance
Carer’s Allowance is a means tested payment for carers on low incomes who live with and look after people who need full time care and attention.
Incapacitated Child Credit
The Incapacitated Child Tax Credit is a tax credit that can be claimed from the Revenue Commissioner. The credit is granted if your child has a permanent physical or mental incapacity.
Disability Allowance
The monthly Domiciliary Care Allowance (DCA) payment for a child with autism is no longer payable once the child reaches the age of 16.
Download a copy of the Disability Allowance Claim form here: (DA1 Form)
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