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  1. N

    Hello from a Mom

    Hi Everyone. I have left the land of FB and still want to be connected to Autistic Community as I navigate parenting my super amazing Autistic 8.5-year-old. I like learning from other parents and from autistic teens and adults. Currently I am really trying to find non-traditional methods to...
    • NRG75
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    • executive functioning independence parenting support technology
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: Introduce Yourself
  2. Joshua the Writer

    I'd Like to Get My Own Place to Live Before 18

    Note: Click on my username if you need to research my state's laws. I'm 16, btw. I really want my own place to live. As soon as possible. I just want to have more independence. I know that would be challenging in of itself. Especially with my Autism. However, I'll just try to work out any...
  3. As sweet as-pie

    Employing a carer / personal assistant (UK)

    Hi everyone. I was just wondering if any of you had experience employing a private carer or personal assistant yourself as opposed to being given one by social services etc. I'm in the UK and currently fighting to get disability benefits so I also have no faith in the social system that they'd...
    • As sweet as-pie
    • Thread
    • assistance care carer disability disabled independence independent living personal assistant social care support
    • Replies: 17
    • Forum: Help and Support
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