I am a prospective grad student(MSW) with Aspergers-our child has hi-f autism-where's the best place to live?

Answer 1

Try posting your question here:
==> http://community.livejournal.com/asperger/profile
You'll have to join, but no biggie.

I notice that some of the answers you've gotten
say that it doesn't matter -- that all places are equal --
while others say that certain *types* of places are better than others,
and others still say that certain places are *bad* for SPED.

I would add that it can be *extremely* specific --
one town may have a terrific program,
and the next town over have a terrible program,
even though they have similar socio-economic levels.

I might point out that my family had extremely *good* fortune
in Londonderry *New Hampshire* (big surprise, eh?),
and extremely bad fortune in our Boston suburb
in *Massachusetts* (big surprise there too, eh?).

It also *greatly* depends on who's in charge at any given time.
The SPED director for the district can change from year to year,
or even in the middle of the year,
and *greatly* change what resources are available to you,
and how your child's problems are handled.

Long live Aspies! Long live NT's! Long live everyone!

Answer 2

If you're looking for an inclusive setting you might want to look at Orlando, Florida.

University of Central Florida has a CARD (Center for Autism and Related Disabilities) unit, and they work closely with the schools in the Orlando area. They can most likely direct you to a good school for your child.

CARD will work with kids both in school and at home in order to provide the necessary supports so your child will be successful.

Good luck!

Answer 3

Try a somewhat large city but not too large. If the city is too big, it will have programs that get overused by children who are not necessarily in need of programs but qualify. A city too small would leave not so many options for school. I live in San Antonio Texas and we seem to get decent services, but no matter where you go, you are your child's advocate. Fight for his/her rights.

Answer 4

I have high-functioning autism and the best place to live is not in the city because it's too bright and noisy. I always wear sunglasses when the world is bright.

Answer 5

Hi. My son has Asperger's. New Jersey has a lot of resources for children with HFA, as well as lots of universities. I got my degree in speech-language pathology in NJ. Good luck!

Answer 6

A place with services for your child would be a place to live. Try a bigger city or a suburb because bigger cities (although higher crime rates) have more services and things to offer to you and your child.

Answer 7

I don't know the best place, but I know that Oklahoma should be near the bottom of the list. Nearly no services for children, much less adults.

Just so's ya know..

Answer 8

I don't think it matters where you live really. I live in Southern California and someone that I know, thinks that I have aspergers or at least autisic traits. I think what you do with where you live is the key.

Answer 9

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Answer 10

wake county NC baby. My son is high functioning autistic as well.