Disabled children can qualify for SSI benefits, if they are from low income households.
But the criteria for children is different than for adults.
While adults have to prove they cannot work, children must show that they are significantly limited in their ability to function.
For instance, a 2 year old in diapers is not really functioning much different than other 2 yr olds. But a 6 yr old in diapers is really out of the norm. That is just one example.
Many children have limitations in several areas of functioning. A child with asthma and ADHD will be limited physically and may also have problems paying attention and learning at school.
The challenge in a child’s disability case is to show significant limitations. Social Security will look at the medical records to find these limitations.
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