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JustFoundHere
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18 Apr 2019, 4:02 pm

Is Supported Decision Making (LINK) helpful concerning HFA?

LINK: https://health.ucdavis.edu/mindinstitut ... d/sdm.html



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19 Apr 2019, 1:06 pm

I am more inclined to think conservatorship is harmful than helpful, based on what people have posted here. Using the other support options mentioned in the article is a better course in many cases. I do not believe that most autistic people need conservatorship, but they do need a lot of adult living skills. If parents can maintain a friendly relationship with their adult with HFA, they can help a lot in achieving the best possible life for their offspring.


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06 May 2019, 12:22 am

BeaArthur wrote:
I am more inclined to think conservatorship is harmful than helpful, based on what people have posted here. Using the other support options mentioned in the article is a better course in many cases. I do not believe that most autistic people need conservatorship, but they do need a lot of adult living skills. If parents can maintain a friendly relationship with their adult with HFA, they can help a lot in achieving the best possible life for their offspring.



I've actually given this some thought for myself, but at the moment, I'd end up with a PG (Public Guardian)
If the schools, prisons, and foster care system are any indication, the state is VERY BAD at 'parenting'.