Anyone else out there have a child with Autism ?

Question

Would you send your child to a group home or raise the child yourself?

Answer 1

i work in a childcare place and work with one on one with an 12 yr old autistic kid who i believe needs to be in a home where people can take special care for him. knowing that his parents have him, its not a safe situation and they use him for the money from the state. i guess it all depends on the person and if they can really take care of the child the best they can.

Answer 2

My best friends have a son with Autism. He is 14 and he is the greatest child ever. They worked very intensely with him. He is going to a school that will help him learn a "trade" such as food services or other fields that he can work in effectively.
He is very smart and Witty, mannerly and loving. very self sufficient.
If you have a child with Autism, learn all you can about it...work hard with him, and give him the best chances in life any other child would receive.
IF you are the type of person who knows there is no way you can provide a quality life for this child then maybe you should turn him over to someone who can.

maybe watching some movies like Rain Man will help you realize that Autism is a condition that isn't all that hard to deal with...but you have to put forth the effort...you cant just lay around and do nothing!

Answer 3

I am the mother and advocate of a 13 yr old who has Autism. It is my responsibility as a parent to raise my own child. I am not a religious freak, but he was given to me by God for a reason. Our children cannot always stick up for themselves, and it is our job as parents to be there for them, with or without a disability. My son is highly functional, but that does not say that he will or will not be on his own, and it doesn't matter to me because I do not look at his disability as a problem, my son was a gift. I am a State Representative for Unlocking Autism, Autism Society of America, Autism Society of Alabama, and I have my own local support group for parents and families of children with Autism & within the Autistic Spectrum. I work full time and I am a divorced, single, mom....do I sound as though I would place my child in a home for strangers to raise him???? Because I was on top of things and knew my son would need therapists, he is in a normal classroom setting, and is on the A/B Honor roll, and that is because we worked with him, made sure he had the therapists and educational providers that he is required and allowed to have by federal law. My son still recieves speech services to improve his social skills. Some of my friends children are not like my son, but that is what the support group is for, and together we help each other. There are respite centers, Speech therapy services, Occupational Therapy services, etc.....it does NOT matter if your child is mild, moderate, or severe, this is your child.....your child needs you.

I provided some helpful links for you below....good luck...I hope you make the right decision. I could not imagine giving my child to someone else to raise just because he has a disability.


***There is NO true full evidence that the immunizations cause autism....all immunizations given to children are now mercury and thermerasol free, so you do not have to worry. You can always ask your pediatrician though if you have doubts. My second son had the exact same immunizations from the same doctors office as my older son, and he does NOT have a disability.

Answer 4

I do not have a child with Autism but worked in Group Homes for 16 years. If I did have a child with Autism I WOULD NOT send him to a group home. I would seek aid from the state and have respite and other services come to my home.

I know a woman with a 22 yr old autistic son. She receives money from NY state who helped her buy a house for her son and pays for people to come assist him.

Answer 5

DO NOT send your child to a group home. How would you feel if your parents dumped you with some old ladies? Besides I know a kid with autism and he is an awesome kid. He came to regular school with the rest of us, (not in special ED either).

Answer 6

I do have a child with Autism, and I raise him myself. When he is an adult, if he is unable to live on his own or find someone to marry, I will encourage him to live in a group home.

Answer 7

I have a child with autism along with many other disabilities. I am raising him with the help of my husband. I think that depending on the severity greatly influences the choice that you make. With that being said you and your family are the ones who have to make that decision. Alot of factors can play a role in this...... the severity......issues with the disability that u and ur family face......and most of all how you feel about the issue.

Answer 8

i have a friend who has a child with autism and she is raising him by herself. I would let them decide when they get old wether or not they want to be in a group home or stay at home with you

Answer 9

I know alot of people with autism. I once babysat for a child who had autism and the child's parents talked to me and said that they were thinking about giving up. But that kid I babysat for is making progress. Giving up hope is not an option because there is hope and a chance for success.

Answer 10

I don't personally, but I fought for the rights for Autistic children, because here in Pennsylvania they were trying to take their medical care (Medicaid) away from them. But to answer your other question Yes I would raise the child myself, I know a couple that have an Autistic child and he is so nice, he might be in a world of his own, but he is awesome and so are his parents.