A child diognosed with autism?

Question

a child diagnosed with autism, would the parents of this child be able to apply for any type of benefits or assistance through social security or the state where he resides? is autism considered a disablilty and if so, what benefits are available?

Answer 1

Hi, my daughter is only autistic spectrum with is only a very mild autisim, it really depends on what the dianosis is and do they have a statement of special needs?

I recieve a carers allowence of 50 per week and also disability living allowence of 240 a month.

If you are on other benefits such as being a single parent etc!!!

there is also a company called the family fund who you can contact through social services, they send you a form out and you can apply for grants for holidays,computers, new washing machines, fridges, beds etc anythign that the child would have use of..

Answer 2

Yes.  I work with autistic students and nearly all of them get SSI.  One of my older students calls it his "paycheck." :)

Answer 3

yes normally they can appy. usally it will help to pay bills related to the autism..

Answer 4

Autsim is a lifelong disability which makes him eligible  for SSI (supplemental security income), in which they give him x amount of $'s per month depending on the parents income. His parents/guardians can apply for him, just because he is eligible to apply it does not mean he'll be approved..it's based off of the parents/guardians income and the information provided about his disability. They need to contact their local social security office or call the national number and get an appointment set up for an interview. Then they should go to social security website and begin the application process..they have a form called child disability report you can fill out (takes about 2 hrs to do) but when they have their interview this will save them time..if they don't fill out the form online they will have to  do it during the interview. After the interview they will send paper work to the parents..usually consists of a copy of the interview, consent forms to be signed for info from docs, therapists, etc. and what other info you need to send them.  When they send the paperwork back, they will need a certified copy of his birth certificate, proof of parents income, the consent forms, copy of one of the parents ID (whichever parent does the interview and paperwork), any documentation from doctors, therapists, school etc that they have about his condition(s).. you have x amount of days to get it back to them from the day you received it.

If they haven't yet, get him a speech language therapy assessment and an occupational therapy assessment, eg my son has autism but due to his autism he has receptive & expressive language disorder and oral aversion (results from his speech assessment). So  due to his autism he could have other disorders as well..the more info provided about anything wrong with him is better. If you get the assessments done ahead of the interview it saves alot of trouble in the long run..once he's applied or approved, any changes in anything has to be sent to them..eg any assessments done, change in income, etc. (they explain it all in the paperwork they send to you). Once they recieve the paperwork it can take 4-6 months to get approved. Most applications do not get approved on the first try, so if not try again.

They can also check with the school board for programs/ services ..he may be eligible for including having speech language therapy and / or occupational therpay added to his school curriculum. Looking in a local autsim society can be a great place to learn about programs/services as well, it rans by parents and professionals. Looking into a local CARD center (center for autism and related diseases-usually at local universities) is also  agreat place to learn about programs/resources. If the parents enter their son into their database and attend an orientation they have superb services to provide..they have training classes from behaviorial basics, to potty training, feeding issues, IEP's & IDEA (individual education plan & individuals with disabilities education act), adult transition and many other classes..they will also go to his home and/or school and work with anyone on techniques to help him. The services are provided for free.

Answer 5

yes autism is a disability.

go to your childs doctor and get information on it. they might also be able to help you with ways of payment for the medication needed (if any) also learn how to deal with your child when it comes to all areas, because they will need your help but it will be well worth it! :)

Answer 6

yes... i think you can get social security for the child, but not sure...