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 miss traveling with my husband. Has anyone found a specific site regarding cruising for widow/widowers or any sightseeing trips. Not interested in being with couples and kids,,,I realize a cruise ship will have a portion size of families and couples, but perhaps they also put together a part of the cruise ship for groups of widows/widowers????
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A friend sent this to me..As far as I can see, grief will never truly end.It may become softer overtime, more gentleand some days will feel sharp.But grief will last as long as Love does - ForeverIt's simply the way the absence of your loved onemanifests in your heart. A deep longing accompaniedby the deepest Love some days. The heavy fog mayreturn and the next day, it may recede.Once again, it's...
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.