Hi, I was wondering if you got approved for SSI for your son. My daughter has the diagnosis also and I have applied for SSI and still waiting to hear from them. I also had her evaluated upon the request of her pediatrician at CPSE. She was diagnose with autism. It's funny AS I AM WRITING THIS RIGHT NOW...THEY'RE SHOWING THE AUTISM COMMERCIAL.
Back to the point. After being evaluated by CPSE, she was place into a school. The wait time to hear from Social Security is excruciatingly painful. I guess my question to you is, have you heard back from them yet?

Thanks.
PS. I also live in New York and have added you to my team😊

@LeaF & @A MyAutismTeam Member, Its worth a try, because we have so many unexpected expenses from travel back and forth to the Sensory gym and supplies needed for his ABA sessions, I feel bad if there is a supply needed and I am unable to get it right away, I just want to help my son in any way possible.

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be prepared to possibly be denied. Even though you are more than eligible for benefits with an autism diagnosis, you may get denied. I was, and I know several others who were as well. I've been told to re-apply and appeal. Sometimes I think it's just the desk that you come across first as to whether or not you get approved. It's a frustrating process, but be prepared to fight, and don't give up. Lots of Luck!

Thank you @ MyZett

Fatima I'm sorry I have been a bad boy and not replied! My son did get approval. Since then, we have reapplied for a higher amount due to his expenses for therapies, Gluten-free foods, etc. We just got approved for the higher amount. With the new monthly rate, it should cover 70% of his actual expenses.