Will my child get approved for SSI?
Will my child get approved for SSI?
Children from birth up to age 18 may get Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits. They must be disabled and they must have little or no income and resources. Here are answers to some questions people ask about applying for SSI for children.
What diagnosis qualifies SSI?
Disability Evaluation Under Social Security Listing of Impairments – Adult Listings (Part A)
| 1.00 Musculoskeletal Disorders | 2.00 Special Senses and Speech |
|---|---|
| 4.00 Cardiovascular System | 5.00 Digestive System |
| 7.00 Hematological Disorders | 8.00 Skin Disorders |
What are some child disabilities?
Common Developmental Disabilities in Children
- Autism.
- Cerebral palsy.
- Chromosome abnormalities such as trisomies.
- Down syndrome.
- Fetal alcohol and drug-related syndromes.
- Fragile X syndrome.
- Genetic disorders.
- Intellectual disabilities.
What are the characteristics of a child with a learning disability?
Symptoms of Learning Disabilities
- short attention span,
- poor memory,
- difficulty following directions,
- inability to discriminate between/among letters, numerals, or sounds,
- poor reading and/or writing ability,
- eye-hand coordination problems; poorly coordinated,
- difficulties with sequencing, and/or.
- disorganization and other sensory difficulties.
How do I know if my child has a learning disability in math?
What to look for
- Have difficulty recognizing numbers.
- Be delayed in learning to count.
- Struggle to connect numerical symbols (5) with their corresponding words (five)
- Have difficulty recognizing patterns and placing things in order.
- Lose track when counting.
- Need to use visual aids — like fingers — to help count.
