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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]If some ASD kids didn't work and marry there wouldn't be DCUM posters asking about their SN kids and burying the lede that spouse is ASD. [/quote]

The point is that a diagnosis of autism alone doesn’t qualify for most types of disability benefits like SSI and the ABLE account. You have to show it causes severe limitations.

Anyway, I think the key is that OP can’t really know her child’s limitations yet. I have a friend with a kid the same age as my DS and even though they got the same level 1 autism diagnosis, over time it has become clear that they have diverged and he may not be able to be totally independent or go to college. [/quote]

An autism dx DOES qualify one for an ABLE account. Just having the dx satisfies the requirements of the physician form, part A, that the dr will sign if the person is not already on SSI. Also, you do typically not have to upload this form when opening an account-you self certify.

But no, you don't have to be dx with a certain 'level' to be able to open an ABLE account. The dx of autism is the qualifier.[/quote]

No it does not. You have to have a doctor certify that it is disabling. 
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The dr will certify it because of the autism diagnosis, itself. It fits the criteria. [/quote]

No they won’t. This is what the Maryland form says:

“ This Individual has a severe medically determinable impairment** that results in marked and severe functional
limitations which have lasted or can be expected to last for a continuous period of not less than 12 months
and/or can be expected to result in death. I understand that “marked and severe functional limitations” means
functional limitations that meet, medically equal, or functionally equal the severity of any listing in appendix 1 of
subpart P of 20 CFR part 404 (the “Listing”), but without regard to age. The Listing can be found at www.ssa.
gov/OP_Home/cfr20/404/404-app-p01.htm. I further understand that the level of severity is determined by
taking into account the effect of the individual’s prescribed treatment.”
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