I I am on SSI and my son is classified with "specific learning disability"?

Question

He was diagnosed with this end of 1st grade, and has been in roesource ever since. He is now 13, I do not think it is true, but I think I recal reading about disabled kids and SSI.

Anyone know about it, or if he would be able to qualify?

* another thing, I actually have two disaliities, but only one is on record, do I have to do anything about it?

Answer 1

No, a specific learning disability doesn't really qualify. He'd need a severe disability or be really sick.

Answer 2

Specific Learning Disability is not a diagnosis. It is an eligibility category, like "Other Health Impairment". It's just my guess that he would not qualify for SSI, but there will be a state agency to make that determination. I gather you are already familiar with them.

Answer 3

No SLD does not qualify for SSI - if you are really disabled with more than one thing and it is significant - you should probaly make sure it is on record.  The cutbacks are dropping many with significant needs off of SSI as a budget saving measure.

Answer 4

At this young age, no he would not qualify for SSI benefits for SLD.

If you would like to help him overcome his learning disability read, The Gift of Learning by Ron Davis.  If you would like to find someone to work with your son, visit http://www.dyslexia.com .  Here you will find programs for dyslexia, ADD/ADHD, handwriting, math, and specific learning disabilities.  Learning disabilities get many names, but you are sure to find help here!  Click on 'Find a Provider' and call the person closest to you.

Answer 5

I agree with the others that he would not be eligible with SLD.

I did want to address the matter of whether he still has a SLD or not. The district is required to reevaluate him at least once every three years. If it has been longer than this, you can ask them to reevaluate him. If it has been more than one year, you can ask them to reevaluate him regardless of whether it has been three years or not. The only two parts of the law that apply to timing are:

1) The district is required to evaluate him once every three years at minimum.

2) The district can not evaluate him for the same thing more often than once a year.

Most people don't "outgrow" a SLD. They usually just learn to work with it or work in a different way than others. They are definitely differently abled if they are able to do this. That is the purpose of the resource room for many kids.