
High Rate Mobility (SMI Route) & Autism: The Step-by-Step Guide
Struggling to understand how the Severe Mental Impairment (SMI) rules work for High Rate Mobility?
This guide takes away the confusion and gives you clear, autism-specific answers.
You’ll discover:
The 6 legal rules you must meet — and exactly how autism can qualify
Copy-and-paste phrases for your claim
Real-life examples that speak the DWP’s language
What to do if you’ve been refused before, including how to request a mandatory reconsideration
This isn’t generic advice — it’s written by a parent who’s been there, fought for it, and won.
By the end, you’ll know exactly what to write, what evidence matters most, and how to present your child’s needs with confidence.