Can you get disability for Down syndrome?

Can you get disability for Down syndrome?

The vast majority of people with Down syndrome will automatically medically qualify for disability benefits. All people with Down syndrome will qualify for Supplemental Security Income, or SSI.

How much SSI do you get for a child with Down syndrome?

You’ll have a monthly pre-tax household income limit depending on the size of your family. Larger families will have higher income limits. A single parent with one child could earn up to $38,000 per year, while a two-parent household with three children could earn up to $55,000 per year.

Do you get money if your child has Down syndrome?

Many children born with Down syndrome receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI), which provide monthly cash payments to children and adults with disabilities from lower-income households. SSI is for people of all ages, so your child could receive benefits as an infant and continue to qualify throughout adulthood.

What is the difference between Down’s syndrome and autism?

No, Down syndrome and autism are entirely different. And just like anyone else the chances of developing autism are the same. It is possible for a person to have Down syndrome and be Autistic. There are resources available for people who have this dual-diagnosis available at Down Syndrome-Autism Connection.

What is the life expectancy for Down syndrome?

Today the average lifespan of a person with Down syndrome is approximately 60 years. As recently as 1983, the average lifespan of a person with Down syndrome was 25 years.

What effect does Down syndrome have on a person?

Down syndrome is a chromosomal condition that is associated with intellectual disability, a characteristic facial appearance, and weak muscle tone (hypotonia) in infancy. All affected individuals experience cognitive delays, but the intellectual disability is usually mild to moderate.

What is considered high risk for Down syndrome?

Patients are more likely to have a baby with Down syndrome or another chromosome abnormality when they are age 35 or older, or if they have already had a child with such an abnormality. These patients are considered “high-risk” and have additional testing options.