Guest guest Posted August 9, 2007 Report Share Posted August 9, 2007 I noticed concerns about a child with autism having problems accessing a daycare. This same problem looms for severely affected adults with autism too. The DADs requirements for HCS require a day program, so many individuals with autism are placed in adult daycares that are set up by DADS. These placements are ineffective for them because the programs are designed for choice and socialization, which many people with autism can't do. Well, the more severe are turned away from these programs and there is no other choice but to keep them home 24/7. This is a real issue. I know many of you are thinking about children's issues now, but the adult options in Texas aren't much better now. And, yesterday I talked with a HCS provider caring for a Lells documented person (Lells was a lawsuit that got many out of institutions who weren't supposed to be there) who is at wits end because the adult she is caring for (NOT with autism) is too severe with medical issues to access a daycare. So it is not just adults with autism but the older disabled in general who are not being served right. Martha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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