Councils often focus on one question: “How far can your child walk?” Parents panic and start guessing metres. But for autistic children, hidden disability criteria have almost nothing to do with distance. The law focuses on safety, overwhelm, behaviour, risk, and reliability, not metres. If you only talk about distance, you miss the evidence that actually wins appeals. . Here’s what councils are really assessing: . Can your child walk safely outdoors Example: “He bolts, freezes or lies down sudd