Crisis of Need Looms for Many Adults with Autism
by Hugh McQuaid | Apr 22, 2011 9:59am
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From It’s been called a looming crisis, an “autism tsunami” of need. It already affects thousands of adults with autism in Connecticut and will face thousands more children as they become adults.
With a few exceptions, if you’re an adult with an autism spectrum disorder, there’s just not much the state can do for you.
Outside of a limited program still in its infant stages, to even qualify for services through the Department of Developmental Services, adults with autism must also be diagnosed with some other intellectual disorder.
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Tags: autism, department of developmental services, state budget, health
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posted by: timelord | April 27, 2011 12:36am
Why is it even the State’s job to provide for these people for the rest of their lives? You remain the responsibility of your family forever and they do the best they can to help you through your life. There is not need, and in fact it’s IMMORAL, but the taxpayers to bear the burden.
