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.
My son is graduating this year. after years of dealing with the schools and IEP's, we find ourselves thinking what is next? My son is 19, high functioning. He is currently doing a job internship in the afternoons and has done so all this school year, working a couple of hours at various locations and back grounds to see what would be a good fit.
For those of you in the states, I would strongly recommend vocational rehabilitation. They do work with individuals with varying disabilities. My son has been thru the process, we came up with a job plan which includes for any new job a job coach who will go with my son to his place of employment and making sure that he doesn't have any questions and is doing the job correctly. it is much like an IEP. He, while still in school, and since in our area, is doing a job internship has been receiving pay for it thru vocational rehab.
for those that need a GED, they also offer services to help with that. and for those 21 and older, they do provide transportation to various job sites. I have found it to be a great program and would highly recommend it.
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I have 3 kids. 24. 17. 15. My 17 yr old has become super defiant. He and his 15 yr old sister have on their own decision stopped going to their dads because he and his household is so toxic.My 15 yr old and myself feel like we have to tip toe around my son who is 17. And physically towers over us and out weighs us. He has become emotionally abusive and on the verge of becoming physically...
Was told that if I can find this documentation I could possibly get the ball rolling. Really am hopeful that my son can find a job on his own. Through school, he didn't qualify for SPEDINNER, IEP, I should have pushed for 504 or told him to fail intentionally but, that isn't what we wanted to teach him. It's just so frustrating when high functioning individuals just kind of keep slipping through cracks.