
Autism / Autism Spectrum Support Group
Autism is classified as a neurodevelopmental disorder which manifests itself in markedly abnormal social interaction, communication ability, patterns of interests, and patterns of behavior. Although the specific etiology of autism is unknown, many researchers suspect that autism results from genetically mediated vulnerabilities to environmental triggers.
I live in California and I get help for both of my kids from SSI. My oldest hsd PDD/nos and hes got anxiety issues. My youngest has severe autism, non-verbal still in diapers. And my husband works 40 hours a week. SSI is federal and is based on income levels. My question is was your husband diagnosed with autism or aspergers? With aspergers issues -you ay need to take him to mental health and only explain the issues like anxiety,depression, voilent-whatever they are but dont tell them about any diagnosis. I went to a conference in February and the social workers-mental health councelers strongely advised this I dont understand why, but it is hard to get help for adults with autism especially aspergers. Well good luck I hope you do get help I know its hard.
How old is your child? I get help for free through a program Florida offers called Early steps. Then after three the school system will take over and give more free treatment. I just now need to go through SSI but I heard it is a 3 year wait.