My son has autism, is it considered a disability?

[chantaltyler]

he walks and talks but doesn't understand all and 18 yrs. disability or not?

[Texas Roger · Accepted solution]

Any child under the age of 19 can be claimed as a qualifying child dependent. Once a child turns 19, they can continue to be claimed as a qualifying child dependent if they are totally and permanently disabled. There is nothing to claim on the federal tax return for a child who is 18.