Direct answer
Can I get SSDI for autism (adult)?
Yes — autism spectrum disorder in adults can qualify for SSDI when it meets SSA Listing 12.10, which requires documented deficits in social interaction and restricted, repetitive patterns of behavior plus marked limits in specified areas of mental functioning.
The SSA requires medical documentation of the diagnostic features plus paragraph B functional limits.
Sourced from ssa.gov — see citations below.
What listing applies?
Listing 12.10 (autism spectrum disorder).
What evidence matters?
Developmental history, diagnostic evaluations, longitudinal treatment records, and third-party function reports on social and adaptive functioning.
What if I don't meet 12.10?
The SSA evaluates residual functional capacity — social, adaptive, and sensory limits can still rule out sustained work.
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Sources
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