I heard you can get ssi for children with adhd. What kind of documentation do you need!?

Question

I have children with adhd some more severe than others. I was seeing what kind of information do I need to apply for SSI for the severe one. She has been taking meds since she was 6 and is eleven and still can't function in school with out it. They just send her home.

Answer 1

You would have to have a diagnosis from a Psychiatrist and complete addresses for medical records, school records, IEP information etc.

In my experience, most children with ADD/ADHD do not get SSI unless it is accompanied by autism or other mental or physical issues.

SSI changed the rules for ADD/ADHD about 10 years ago and quit allowing it as a stand alone disability.

http://www.socialsecurity.gov/disability/disability_starter_kits_child_factsheet.htm#disability

http://www.ssa.gov/pubs/10026.html#ssi-benefits

http://ssa-custhelp.ssa.gov/cgi-bin/ssa.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=156&p_created=955633066&p_sid=_JI1siKi&p_accessibility=0&p_redirect=&p_lva=&p_sp=cF9zcmNoPTEmcF9zb3J0X2J5PSZwX2dyaWRzb3J0PSZwX3Jvd19jbnQ9MTI1LDEyNSZwX3Byb2RzPSZwX2NhdHM9MCZwX3B2PSZwX2N2PSZwX3BhZ2U9MSZwX3NlYXJjaF90ZXh0PWFtIEkgZGlzYWJsZWQ*&p_li=&p_topview=1


Usually applicants are denied in the first application, which takes about 6 months to process, and first appeal, which takes another 3-4 months. Usually a favorable determination will take place at the Judicial Law Hearing which takes at least 2 years from initial application. At that point you will want an attorney to represent you.

Answer 2

go to the social security office and thy will tell what you need