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ADHD diagnosed, job issues since childhood — can I get PWD certificate?
Hi doctors,
I am a 29-year-old male. Since childhood I always felt something was wrong. I have been terminated from many jobs because I struggled to focus and manage tasks. I also couldn't complete my graduation. Recently a psychiatrist diagnosed me with ADHD. I tried both types of ADHD medicines but they did not help much.
I want to ask:
Can a person with ADHD get a PWD (Person With Disability) certificate in India?
Please guide me on eligibility and process
Looking for multiple opinions
Should I try or waste of time?
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You are resident of Bangalore
For certification and presenting it as a valid document, you must consult in Nimhans Bangalore
It's a Government Apex institute in India
History will be reviewed, on the basis of holistic assessment, diagnosis will be revised
You will also be advised and guided in right manner for your certification purposes
Medications plus relaxation exercises and other measures too will be planned to treat your symptoms
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Yes, ADHD is covered under the RPWD Act 2016. If your ADHD is causing major problems in work, studies, and daily life, you can apply for a PwD certificate.
Go to your District Hospital/Govt Medical College psychiatry department. They will assess your condition and give a disability %.
If it is 40% or more, you will get the certificate and later the UDID card.
It is not a waste of time — many adults with long-term ADHD difficulties are eligible.
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ADHD can affect studies, jobs and daily functioning, so your difficulties are completely valid. In India, a PWD certificate can be given for ADHD, but only if the condition causes significant and long-term impairment. You will need an assessment at a government hospital where they check your symptoms and level of disability. If your
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