my friend has a child with a speech problem she has enrolled him in sesame school for the problem is it true she can get a social security check for him if he is attending sesame school?
2006-12-18 11:55:30 · 7 answers · asked by shanjefferson 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Preschool
A few places to check on if the person will get a disability check would be with the social security office, the special ed coordinator may know, and your town hall may know. In all honesty I doubt she would get a check for a speech impaired child. Unless it is something that will prevent this child from some "outside" world things in the future and if it was diagnosed by a doctor, I doubt it. That may not be what you want to hear, but in the cases I have delt with they have not received a disability check.
2006-12-19 11:19:13 · answer #1 · answered by earth_angel_589 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One way that your friend might get help is through the public school system. If the child is 3 the school is responsible for providing services to him, if he is not yet 3 then they will know where he can get some help at little to no cost to the parents. As far as getting a social security check, there are certain guidelines that one has to follow. A person does have to go through SS. The provider of the services has to fill out some papers, and attach his IEP. It is a long process. I think that it depends on the severity of the problem.
2006-12-18 15:59:29 · answer #2 · answered by Joani K 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the disability... if the only "disability" he has is for speech, then, no. Unless he has a permanently disabling condition, such as autism, cerebral palsy, traumatic brain trauma, or a seizure condition. Then, if the state determines through the IEP process, that the child meets conditions for a permanently disabling condition, the child will receive assistance.
2006-12-20 11:59:18 · answer #3 · answered by dolphin mama 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will have to call the social security office in your state and tell your friend to be ready for a fight. She maybe able to get help with speech therapy for him. In Indiana we have Covered Bridge. your friend might see what is out there to help the child because he will have many things to over come in live and they need to get a jump on it now. Tell them Good Luck!!!!!!!!
2006-12-18 15:14:09 · answer #4 · answered by Rae Rae 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is a good question. I suggest consulting with a speech therapist or speech pathologist about it which they should know.
2006-12-18 12:12:20 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could check into it but I don't think so. His disability does not sound serious enough.
2006-12-22 06:43:48 · answer #6 · answered by queendebadow 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i don't kno because all he has is a speech problem that can be fixed in speech but on the other hand he should i don't kno why but he sholud
2006-12-19 03:56:51 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋