is there anything to stop autistic people caring for other autistic people?
to date I have found the accepted cultural view is that non autistic NVQ carers care for autistic people and that care by parents and siblings, loving partners and/or other autistic people is somewhat frowned upon, which is quite frankly bizarre
I have for many years provided respite care for parents who are friends who have autistic children. I have basic childcare qualifications, plus required clearances and in addition provide a sort of NT to AT transulation service having an understanding of NT like perhaps someone would of a foreign language or culture. I allow parents a break and calm situations down, while tutoring life skills from life long experience.
I am yet to charge, while I was just able to cover my needs from my employment (though now slipping into debt) I felt that charging parents was unfair- they have enough issues with regard to their child, let alone financial
that said I am coming to an employment crossroads and will need a new path. So is there anything to stop me being an independent carer, in order to remain independent myself? and can I apply for funding so I am not making life more difficult for families?
