I read the whole rejection again and they did not request information from the county case manager, the respite center he was in, the schools he was basically kicked out of, or the social skills counselor difficult child 1 fired. Those are the ones that would show how he does in a non-medical setting and would have the most helpful information to back up what I submitted about his everyday living.
Based the information they did request and received they said:
The evidence shows:
- With medication, his ADHD does not severely limit his ability to function independently and appropriately. (When I am there to remind him to even take it)
- He is able to understand and remember basic instructions (On what planet!!!) and do normal activities.
- He is able to concentrate on tasks and work steadily at an adequate pace. (I would love for whoever said this to come live with us or go to school with him!)
- He interacts adequately with adults (only ones he knows WELL) and other children.
- In combination, his impairments are not severe enough to be disabling.(This kid is going to need help all his life)
