Adult autism support Aus and UK

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Hi guys

We live in South Africa. Our son, aged 3 years 8 months was

diagnosed with autism over the past few weeks (final eval 4 March).

Eventhough he is not HFA according to his CARS score, he is just off

the HFA side, and thus not severely affected. He has speech, although

very stereotypical, and likes to interact and play with adults and

his baby sister (1yr4 months).

The question I have concerns his adult future. We have found a

wonderful group of people at the Unica school for autism, so for now

we are in good hands. What concerns us is the future possibilities.

We have been told that there is no real formal " plan " for adults with

autism where we live. We would like for to one day be trained or

helped to do something that he's good at and be employed in that

field. We are realistic and realise that he might not become a doctor

or engineer, but would still like him to experience some kind of job

satisfaction. He already shows pride in what he does. We have heard

that in the UK and Aus there are specific groups of people who train

and employ or help with employment of adults with ASD. Can any of you

tell us a little bit more about that? And perhaps also about the

facilities available for ASD kids in these countries. We want what is

best for , not only for today, but for all his possible tomorows.

Regards

Mirinda van Schoor.

PS Thank you for this wonderful group! We have already learnt so

much!