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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]What kind of person would abandon their child with special needs just because they're 18? Some people choose to send their child off to a group home. You can't just kick them out. Is your child able to live and function independently? I have no plans of ever sending my ASD child away. He will always be with family because he will always need our support. [/quote] I think people who do this are beyond burnt out or have their own issues such as untreated mental illness. A coworker said she would always keep her son at home, but he was taller than her by 12 and by 14, she could no longer physically redirect him. It was unsafe for everyone. Her DH had to quit his job to help out. A group home placement came as a blessing. But they had resources and time to plan. When my grandmother died, there was 24 hours to find a place for my uncle. [/quote]
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