The Unique Legal Issues That Affect Children and Adults with High Functioning Autism and Asperger’s Syndrome

• By: Sheryl R. Frishman, Esq Amy C. O’Hara, Esq Littman Krooks, LLP
• October 1st, 2011
• adults, advocacy, Asperger’s, fall 2011 issue, guardianship, high functioning autism, IEP, law, legal, Medicaid, Medicare, planning, SSDI, SSI
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Over the last several years in our Special Needs Planning and Special Needs Advocacy practices, we have seen a significant increase in clients having a family member with high functioning Autism or Asperger’s Syndrome. Although not exhaustive, this article is intended to provide an overview of...