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.
Hello. I need help,the goverment is a true nightmare. I have to fight every month to get help from SSI. To get help with my son who has autism. Noboby every wants to help us. But if my husband and i was not MARRIED we would get all the help in the world. Please help!!!
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I have been here before, a long long time ago and now I am back.Forgive me for not just saying what I want to say,even under a triple dose of antidepressants it is still raw and seeping and I am hesitant at revealing it as at least under the bandages around my heart I don,t have to look at how raw and wounded.My child was cleaved from my heart by his own actions. my child of ten,turning eleven...
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I gave my 2 week notice last Friday 13th. Now to join you fine people in a life of leisure and nothing else to do but to look out for myself....is it just me or does that sound pretty boring? My goal was to live to retire and I guess having to take early retirement because of health reasons wasn't exactly the way I had planned things. I just can't stay in that building that is reeking mildew...
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.