If a child has adhd can they get a ssi for that?

DEPENDS ON SEVERITY: This is not a medical question.Most children with adhd will not be eligible for ssi.Only children with severe form of adhd and has to meet the social security administrations impairment listing for adhd they require three symptoms of adhd 1severe inattention 2impulsiveness 3hyperactivity.

Not a medical "?": Over the years, in my practice I have known of cases that were awarded SSI disability status but the decision process varies from time to time and place to place and attitudes of the investigators vary too. A well documented severe case may be worth an application. Discuss it with your local social security office personnel.

Sometimes: My sister worked in the determination division of the state where I practice for a while and said they occasionally did, based on state budgetary guidelines.At the time they had to have it so bad they almost couldn't function. Most never qualified.