State programs or assistance for single mom of an adult child with Autism?

[Guest guest]

I know a single Mother whose son is 21 yrs old who has Autism, quiet severely

impaired. She was in another

state receiving services and Medicaid services but that all goes away if you

move to another state.

She moved here and does not know how to get any services for him because of the

long wait list.

Anyway, ideas if the system is different once these kids reach adult age?

She was told she would have to put him in a state school for at least 6 months

to get into the system,

other wise it was a 10-12 yr waiting list? She looked at the state run school

and was so unhappy that

was the only offer to get help for her son. She really needs assistance with him

but does not have any family or friends who can help.

Does anyone know anything different? Agencies to contact regarding this type of

situation.

Thanks in advance.