Disability questions

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I am a fairly quiet member of this group.  I have 4 kids 18 (AS), Toby 14 ( " typical " ), -Wesley 11 (AS, BP, ADHD), 8(ADHD)

I am in a situation where I need the income of working but I really NEED to be home with/for my children.  I have started having problems with the school and have been missing work more and more.  I am fortunate to have a job that understands my absence but that won't be the case forever.  I was told by a friend that I needed to apply for disability and medicaid for my kids on the spectrum but I don't know even where to start with that. 

Is there anyone who can give me any information about this?

 

We live in the Houston TX area.--

  

 

Era Kay

Houston, TX

 

Mommy TO:

(step-son) 18- BP, Aspergers, ADHD -- Depakote XR

Advanced 12th

 

Toby 14 - ADD not currently medicated controling with behavior modification

Pre AP classes 8th grade

 

-Wesley 11 - PDD-NOS,BP, ADHD--- Depakote XR, Vyvance, Clonidine

Regular 5th grade with IEP for in class assistance and some breakaway time… Also receiving Speech thearapy and Behavioral therapy

 

8 ADHD--- Vyvance

Regular 3nd grade

 

 

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