Can You Get Disability Benefits for Autism? Maybe. Social Security may provide disability benefits for people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). These benefits come through either SSDI (for adults with a work history) or SSI (for children or adults with low income and few assets). How Does Autism Qualify? Social Read more…
Preparing for a Disability Hearing for a Child with Autism If your child with autism was denied SSI benefits and you have a hearing scheduled, you’re not alone. Many claims are denied at first, but often approved at the hearing level with the right preparation. Knowing what to expect and Read more…
The Arkansas Autism Foundation is hosting this fun “Autism Festival and Walk.” Details: Please join us for our signature community event and support our mission of “Building bridges to independence for Arkansans with autism.” Saturday, April 8, 202310:00am – 12:30pm War Memorial Stadium, Little Rock, Arkansas Event includes entertainment, refreshments, Read more…
Sensory Day Mid-America Science Museum 500 Mid America Blvd, Hot Springs, AR April 4, 2023. 9:00 am – 11:00 am.
The CDC is reporting that 1 in 36 children have Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring Network did a study of 8-year-olds in eleven states, including Arkansas. They found that approximately 4% of boys and 1% of girls have ASD. I’ve certainly noticed this in our Read more…