We frequently receive questions from parents wondering if their child with ADHD is eligible to receive Social Security Disability Benefits. Unfortunately, there is no simple answer to this question. ADHD does not automatically qualify a child for Social Security Disability Benefits. Whether or not a child is eligible would depend on the severity of symptoms. In order to qualify a child must be disabled and have "marked and severe functional limitations." According to the Social Security...
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