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Re: “Social Security admits my son has ADD, but they still deny him!”

Christina Pantoja — Mon, 30 Mar 2015 02:34:31 -0000

No ad.d is not autism at all!

Question- how severe does the add need to be according to Social Security and how does one prove the severity of the child's a.d.d to social security?
Mom with has 5 yr old with a.d.d

Re: “Social Security admits my son has ADD, but they still deny him!”

Angelacawein — Sat, 23 Apr 2011 21:06:00 -0000

That is true, but ADD and ADHD depending on how severe it is, is challenging and takes a lot out of you. I have three boys and one of the three have been diagnosed with ADHD and the other ADHD and Tourette syndrome. My oldest son is now 19 years old, but has been on medication since he was 5 years old. My youngest son is 7 and has been on meds since he was 2 years old. If it wasnt for the medication, therapy, and knowledge of the disorder, I am not sure what would have happened. I can tolerate it, the behaviors and ect only because of this. I even went as far as to sit next to my oldest son"s desk, for almost three months, when he was in the second grade so he could sit in the classroom and get an education like all the other students. The teacher did not want to deal with him so she would put him out in the hall way. This had went on for several months, I showed up unannounced one day and found him running up and down the halls. I then found out when she knew I was coming, my son would be in class. When I wasnt, he was put out of the classroom with his desk. He was impulsive, hyperactive, but also had voice and motor tics. I can understand that it is hard to teach when you have a student that is distracting, but at the same time when it is something they cannot control, it is heart breaking.

Re: “Social Security admits my son has ADD, but they still deny him!”

asbestos law — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 06:40:27 -0000

how stressful for the mother involved. I understand why the process is in place but for those involved it must be a source of much frustration and uncertainty

Re: “Social Security admits my son has ADD, but they still deny him!”

TomaszStasiuk — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 22:35:21 -0000

Here is a site that answers your question: http://blogs.nlb.gov.sg/ask...

Re: “Social Security admits my son has ADD, but they still deny him!”

Autismmommy — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 17:59:59 -0000

ADD is not autism???