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my 3 yr old son was just diagnosed with autism he is on the high end of the spectrum and still able to function would he be eligable for ssi
Sarah possibly, SSI will depend not only on whether he meets the disability criteria, but also whether the family's income is low enough. He needs to have a severe limitation in one area of his development, or marked limitations in two, and then meet the income requirements. Check also with your local school board and Easter Seals/United Way/March of Dimes and others to get as much help through early intervention programs that you can.
I hope this helps,
Kyla Kelim
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Kyla Kelim
Expertise
All social security/disability cases
Experience
I have practiced law in Alabama and Florida for fifteen years. Our firm serves primarily the elderly and disabled, and we have more than 60 years of collective experience with handling social security disability cases.
Organizations
Organizations
Alabama State Bar
Florida State Bar
Education/Credentials
Experience in the area
I have practiced law in Florida and Alabama for 15 years. My firm has over 60 years collective experience in disability and elder law issues including hearing and appeals for social security/disability cases
Education/Credentials
Cumberland School of Law, Samford University, J.D. 1993
University of New Orleans, B.S. Business Administration 1990
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