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<blockquote data-quote="Smithmom" data-source="post: 740404" data-attributes="member: 23371"><p>Is she getting SSI? If not, thought about applying? Not just for the cash and Medicaid but for the potential services, housing, job programs, etc. </p><p></p><p>Second thought is that, heaven forbid, she needs SSI down the road she's made a claim before age 21 so she would get SSDI based on your social security record.</p><p></p><p>SSI and SSDI look at ability to function in an age appropriate way, not a diagnosis. You've made a case that she does not function like a 19 year old and that this has been going on for years. These programs would then pay a minimal amount of monthly support. But once approved other programs eg through the state or charities might be available. Obviously she wants none of this. Its not unusual for a teen to refuse to participate in the SSI evaluation process. My oldest sat with a hoodie pulled over his head and refused to say a word through his entire interview. They know what oppositional behavior looks like. But it also may be something to jolt her into the reality that after 18 you no longer legally have to support her. So you tell her that since she refuses to support herself (and financially contribute to the house) that you are forced to look for cash to support her elsewhere.</p><p></p><p>Also, in my state anyway, vocational rehab provides some services. That is, job training, resume building, job placement. Same with unemployment office obviously. But voc rehab deals with spec needs and may have more one on one services. In this process she will need to participate. But her refusal to participate another point for SSI app.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Smithmom, post: 740404, member: 23371"] Is she getting SSI? If not, thought about applying? Not just for the cash and Medicaid but for the potential services, housing, job programs, etc. Second thought is that, heaven forbid, she needs SSI down the road she's made a claim before age 21 so she would get SSDI based on your social security record. SSI and SSDI look at ability to function in an age appropriate way, not a diagnosis. You've made a case that she does not function like a 19 year old and that this has been going on for years. These programs would then pay a minimal amount of monthly support. But once approved other programs eg through the state or charities might be available. Obviously she wants none of this. Its not unusual for a teen to refuse to participate in the SSI evaluation process. My oldest sat with a hoodie pulled over his head and refused to say a word through his entire interview. They know what oppositional behavior looks like. But it also may be something to jolt her into the reality that after 18 you no longer legally have to support her. So you tell her that since she refuses to support herself (and financially contribute to the house) that you are forced to look for cash to support her elsewhere. Also, in my state anyway, vocational rehab provides some services. That is, job training, resume building, job placement. Same with unemployment office obviously. But voc rehab deals with spec needs and may have more one on one services. In this process she will need to participate. But her refusal to participate another point for SSI app. [/QUOTE]
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