Recently
there has been a lot of discussion surrounding a need for improvement of
healthcare for adults with autism. According to news articles such as Many Adults With Autism UnhappyWith Their Health Care,
researchers at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) have presented
findings that adults with autism are experiencing higher levels of unmet health
needs than adults without autism.
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Fortunately their situation is not going unnoticed. Though
we are all discouraged by these reports, there are solutions and resources
ready to help. Adults with autism report significant shortcomings in their health care,
a press release issued by the Autism Society of America, recently addressed the
same report. Autism Society of America brought to light a grant given to
AASPIRE by the National Institute of Mental Health aimed at creative
interactive toolkit to improve primary care services for adults on the autism
spectrum. AASPIRE is calling for participants. The first step in progress is to
get involved.
There are also some preventative measures to be considered
if you are a caregiver thinking of your child’s future. The SpecialCare (sm)Program designed by the Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company
(MassMutual) offers information,
solutions and specialists to help you address many of the issues you face
daily. MassMutual's team of financial professionals certified in SpecialCare
can help you design a life plan that will assure the future financial security
of your loved one with disabilities.
Wishing everyone a wonderful day!
~Easter Seals Florida
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