Now What????

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Hi,

My son is 18 years old and just 1 1/2 credits away from getting his

diploma. But.... that could take months. He has a lot of health

problems that prevent him from going to school full time or just

plain leaving the house.

He is so smart - but when it comes to socializing he is content to

just stay at home in his comfortable, safe surroundings. When pushed

to join the outside world his body reacts from the stress in

migraine headaches and constipation.

So my question to the group is: what is his role in life ever going

to be? What do you do with an adult with Asperger??? If they are

severe do they just live at home forever???? or do they ever get

simple jobs?

We live in a small Midwest town where the people are wonderful and

friendly and the schools are very understanding, but there aren't

many programs. Aside from special education in school and working at

the Goodwill he hasn't really been able to do anything else.

Originally I am from Seattle, and altho' they have much more support

for kids like my son, the waiting lists are huge.

I would love to hear your stories.

Thanks,

Colleen