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The purpose of this site is to guide you to the key issues associated with  spectrum disorders. There is a growing awareness of the nature of autism and the kinds of approaches to diagnosis, treatment and care that are likely to be effective in meeting the needs of autistic individuals and their families. The diagnosis of autism is made when specified number of characteristics listed in the DSM-IV are present, in ranges inappropriate for the child’s age. Autism diagnosis usually occurs between the ages three and five. Theautism prognosis is startlingly grim and consistent across a broad range of studies – about 2% will attain normal functioning, with perhaps 40% labeled high functioning autistic. These high functioning autistic generally show some oddities of behavior, and have few or no personal friends. Yet, with appropriate intervention, many of the autism behaviors can be positively changed, even to the point that the child or adult may appear, to the untrained person, to no longer have autism. Like any other family faced with this diagnosis, as you explore the options and resources available in your community, you will find on the one hand the unlimited potential your child has, and, on the other, the many limits others try to place on their future. This is where a parent, facing a system with many flaws and pitfalls, must not compromise their vision of their child’s future.
Estate Planning/Special Needs Trust
Parents of disabled children face unique challenges in planning for their children’s social, medical and financial needs.
Planning for the unthinkable allows you to take control of your child’s emotional and financial security…
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