This petition was submitted during the 2017-2019 parliament
Rejected petition Recognise Sensory Processing Disorder as a disability in it's own right.
Sensory Processing Disorder is a debilitating condition that can make every day normal living virtually impossible without support, yet it is not recognised on its own as a disability. Only when it comes with a second diagnosis, for example Aspergers Syndrome, is it recognised.
This petition was rejected
Why was this petition rejected?
It’s not clear what the petition is asking the UK Government or Parliament to do.
Petitions need to call on the Government or Parliament to take a specific action. We're not sure exactly what you mean by asking for Sensory Processing Disorder to be made a recognised disability.
Laws and policies don't usually list specific conditions and define them as disabilities. In most cases, it’s the impact on the person’s life that qualifies them for protection under the law or makes them eligible for support.
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