The most frequent questions that I hear from parents are about finances. Will my child qualify for government benefits if I’m middle class? (Yes, provided your child doesn’t have more than $2,000 in assets.) If my daughter has an average IQ, will she still qualify for benefits? (Maybe.) If my son is going to college, can he still receive benefits? (Probably)
There are lots of maybe’s, probably’s, could be’s when it comes to government benefits, which is why parents have to get the right support and learn a lot of confusing jargon and rules. It’s worth it. This funding will keep your son and daughter protected in the future.
80-85 percent of neurodiverse people are never employed, including those that graduate from college. In fact, for some people with autism, college is easier than employment — social skills can be so difficult. That’s why parents need to protect their young people by enrolling them in the government support system as early as possible.
On April 10th at 7:00, I’m offering a webinar — Support for Your Young Adult with Disabilities: New Jersey’s DDD and more — where I will first give the overview of the whole process and then representatives from New Jersey’s Department of Developmental Disabilities will give the Jersey specific info. Please join us!
The Autism College Connection 
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