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Adults with AutismDr. David L. HolmesChairmanLifespan Services, LLC: Adults with Autism Dr. David L. Holmes Chairman Lifespan Services, LLC Children with autism become adults with autism. With proper services they will live as full a life as other Americans. This session will explore what services they require and how to access those services.
Adults with autism: what they need and how to get them: Adults with autism: what they need and how to get them
Who are they across the spectrum
What services/ opportunities they require
What entitlements are available
Life planning
Employment : Employment
secure
supported
competitive
Living arrangements: Living arrangements
natural homes with natural family
supported living apartments
own home
group homes
congregate living
nursing home
continuing care services
Public/private institution
Medical/Behavioral: Medical/Behavioral
Medical/behavioral healthcare
Necessary health care access
Necessary behavioral services
Community/recreational: Community/recreational Touring
Shopping
Visiting
Celebrating
Watching
Helping
How to get services: How to get services Requesting
Applying
Negotiating
Pestering
Mediating
Litigating