hi would anyone know if my 5 yr old son is just diagnosed bipolar 1 nos provisional would qualify for ssi? we started the proccess in august so we qualify finacially,also he is in iep program for school he has bad anxiety that he cant go to kindergarten he now gets home tutored.

I don't want to overwhelm you but with the help of a friend we have found several links that might be beneficial to you in your pursuit. I hope they help and I wish you lots of luck and success for you and your son.

This link provides you with information regarding the legal standpoint... http://www.ssa.gov/disability/professionals/bluebook/index.htm

This link provides information in a Q/A setting... http://www.bipolarworld.net/Disability/usdis.html

This link talks about how a mother helped her son and how they've gone about the process... http://www.healthboards.com/boards/archive/index.php/t-42110.html

This link talks about the reasoning for the difficulties you will potentially face... http://rtckids.fmhi.usf.edu/rtcpubs/ssi/findings.htm

This link is a benefit screening... http://best.ssa.gov/form.cfm?cfid=3115933&cftoken=52965404

I have also posted a thread for others to utilize...