disabiliy benifits for children with adhd?

Answer 1

If you are a US citizen, then read the info at this link:

http://www.socialsecurity.gov/disability/professionals/bluebook/General-Information-and-Intro1-2005.pdf

Then go directly to the the disability Blue Book to see what constitutes disability under the various disability the child has. There is usually more than one disability.

Here's the link from the fed. govt. for children with the condition you are asking about:

http://www.ssa.gov/disability/professionals/bluebook/112.00-MentalDisorders-Childhood.htm#112.11%20Attention%20Deficit%20Hyperactivity%20Disorder

It is very specific and please note, this is the childhood Blue Book, which differs immensely from the adult blue book.

If your child qualifies, do not give up, trying to get SSI.

It is standard to be rejected twice. It's usually the 3rd attempt wherein one is accepted. Then the payment goes back to when one originally applied for social security disability.

Good luck.

Answer 2

These labels are actually pretty subjective. But if he didn't have the tics until after he started taking meds, it's possible that he doesn't have Tourette's at all, maybe the medication is causing the tics. If his grades went up after getting the ADD meds, that diagnosis is probably accurate but maybe a different medication should be tried to see if he stops having tics. Did you talk to the psychiatrist before taking him off the medication? Was a seizure diagnosed by a medical doctor? I would say stick to the psychiatrist and not worry about the labels given to him by psychologists. It's not unusual for psychologists to give long lists of diagnoses "maybe it's this, maybe it's that"-psychiatrists are more likely to get to the point. Talk to the psychiatrist about your concerns. If he can't seem to help you, find another psychiatrist or go to a pediatric neurologist (medical doctor specializing in the nervous system). I wouldn't bother with the psychologists. The other person said there are "CAT scans that can identify ADHD"--I never heard of that; I don't think there is any such thing.

Answer 3

IN ireland you can apply for home care grant- about € 290 a month, but you have to prove that there is a substantially greater amount of care needed for the child than a 'regular' child. It may be the same idea in your area. i just wish the ritalin was covered under any kind of insurance scheme

Answer 4

the only real benefits a child with adhd needs is an understanding set of parents and teachers. being a parent of a child diagnosed with this issue and the wife of an adult who has the same issue, i have learned this over a long period of time.

i have the training and experience (that i rec after the fact) and understand what it takes for this population to function in the "real" world. and have been educated by books, my family members and by professors and i learned the most from being with my family members.

children with adhd need to be set up with a good strict structure of schedulded activities and, to be able to help themselves (as much as possible) to learn to control their environments to assist them in being able to function in the classroom and at home. they need visual and sound clues to be sure they stay on task. they need plenty of time to complete projects and often need redirection.

but only very extreme cases even begin to qualify for any kind of state or federal benefits like i assume you are talking about.

Answer 5

ADHD is a myth, for the most part. Disability might be warranted, however, from the medical abuse that ensues, which is imposed upon the innocent children.

Answer 6

you can apply, but it may not be an accepted disability. It never hurts to try.

Answer 7

You're serious, aren't you?! This is a bit hyperbolic, but what's next, hangnails?

Edit:
Preach it, Joe C. Right on.