Successful PIP Claim - Clarification

Hello,

Firstly, thank you to those involved in creating your guides to filling in the pip form. I had an appointment with the Citizens Advice, contacted multiple charities for help and scoured the internet for advice - nothing was as helpful as this website.

I just received my assessors report and I received 11 points in daily living. I understand that this is a recommendation and I am awaiting the decision from the DWP.

I had a paper based assessment and at a quick glance, the report roughly matches my expectations, with one exception.

I have a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder and I argued that I require social support to mix with other people and as such, I would be eligible for 4 points in activity 9.

In fact, I was scored 2 points and I have received the following feedback:

'Activity 9 - Restrictions are clinically consistent with the nature of conditions. FE does not suggest risk of harm, cognitive impairment or lack of insight. Therefore it is likely she needs prompting to be able to engage with other people repeatedly and to an acceptable standard.'

I don't really understand what this means.

I am trying to determine if I have misunderstood the criteria and I have actually been scored correctly, or if I have not argued my case in the right way. Any thoughts appreciated.

Thank you.

Thank you for your feedback, it's very helpful. I have decided to go ahead with a mandatory reconsideration.

Is it enough to say on the mandatory reconsideration that I do not have any friends or family to provide me with social support and to confirm the details of the professionals who support me?

Thanks again

Thanks for coming back to me so quickly.

That's great, thank you. I will fill in the form and see how it goes.

Thanks again and have a nice weekend!