Finding the right living arrangements

There are several options for living arrangements for adults with autism.

Potential arrangements include:

• Living independently: If your child is able to live on his or her own, the decision about where to live is a pretty simple one. If your child needs just a little help with major tasks like financial planning, consider hiring someone to assist with these responsibilities.

• Remaining at home: If you choose to have your child continue living with you, there may be financial assistance available to you from the government.

• Skill-development homes or foster care: Some people accept people with disabilities into their homes and provide long-term care. When those people help the autistic person to continue learning skills, such as personal and housekeeping skills, and assist the person with engaging in social activities, the home is considered a “skill-development” home.

• Supervised group living: Group homes where professionals handle day-to-day tasks like cleaning, meals, and personal care are available for adults with disabilities. And, if your child is capable of handling most aspects of everyday life on his or her home, there are group homes available in which professionals only check on the person a couple of times during the week.

• Institutions: While the term “institution” has a negative connotation and many people today choose to avoid this option, it should be noted that good, long-term care institutions where residents are treated as individuals with important needs are available.

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