I have two adult children on the spectrum of autism.

My son is low functioning and needs round the clock care. My daughter is high functioning, went to college but has social issues and afraid to drive which makes it difficult for her to get a job outside the home. She has been a constant companion to her brother. Truly an asset to our home. We could not function without her assistance. It takes a village so they say.

That being said we applied for a paid position with Youth To Wisdom and my daughter was told she did not qualify since she lives in the same home with her brother. For her to have residence outside the home, paying food and board makes no sense. We are only functioning because she lives in the home with us.

This system is flawed!!!!!

Bettie Farmer