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ADHDMom said:
I am curious to know what it takes to get disabiltiy for ADD/ADHD. I applied for my son when he was a child but was denied. Now he is 23, has been through dozens of jobs, all of which he never held for longer than a month because he couldn't grasp what he was supposed to be doing. He now works at a labor job and has lasted 1-1/2 months but I think it's only because his brother works there too and helps him along including getting him up in the morning and out the door on time.

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It varies from state to state, and even county to county. But in general, after applying, the Bureau of Disability Determination (what it's called in my area) will request psychological testing if they believe the application appears to have merit. The testing likely would involve a clinical interview and history, intelligence testing, and tests specific for ADHD. A report would be sent to the bureau who would then use this along with any other information they've collected to make a determination. However, many bureaus are scaling back how much testing they require and how many folks they refer for testing, so this may not apply. Again, it varies.

You could also have your son see someone on his own to obtain a diagnosis. Again, this should involve psychological testing in order to be as accurate as possible. This would give him more information about exactly what deficits he may have and suggestions for improving or compensating for them.

hope this helps

gg