Mental Functions Necessary for Everyday Life
What does Mental Functions Necessary for Everyday Life mean?
Mental Functions Necessary for Everyday Life is a category used in the Disability Tax Credit application that covers a wide range of cognitive and social abilities. It can include things like memory, attention, problem-solving, goal-setting, judgment, learning, emotional regulation, and social functioning. For many autistic children, challenges in one or more of these areas may be relevant when a qualified practitioner is completing the DTC application.
Why this term matters
Understanding this category helps Canadian families recognize that autism-related supports around emotional regulation, social functioning, or learning may be relevant to a DTC application — it may be worth reviewing with the practitioner filling out the form.
Canadian context
Eligibility under this category is determined by the Canada Revenue Agency based on the information provided by a qualified medical or psychological practitioner; families should speak with their child's clinician to understand what applies to their situation.
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