I have 24 year old twin sons who following a private assessment have been diagnosed with autism (classic Aspergers although I know it is now known as Autism). They also have been diagnosed with slow processing at a level that is very crippling for them, they never actually do or maintain anything. They sleep all day and are up all night despite them and me trying everything to maintain a decent routine they can't do it. They have never worked and in all honesty are not able to. They are worried about people and actively avoid them, cannot stick to any routine or achieve or start anything they intend to. They spend all night in their bedrooms mainly on their computers only popping out for food. I am concerned for their future they have no income and claim no benefits. They both maintain that one day they are going to have a job and don't want to live on benefits which I have said is fine but maybe for now they need to claim a benefit as we all need money. They also claim not to have autism and therefore would not claim any benefit stating they have autism. They can't claim jobseekers as they are not in a position to search for a job nor would ever get round to searching. I have suggested contacting our GP along the lines of anxiety avoiding people to get some help but they won't go as they feel they can deal with it on their own. At 24 they are adults I can't force them unfortunately. Is there a way I can try and get some benefits for them on their behalf? I keep them financially but as they are not working or claiming benefits they will not be entitled to any sort of pension, if there is still one, when they are older. Also when I retire and eventually die how are they going to live with no money? It worries me daily what is going to happen to them is anyone else in this situation? Any advice gratefully received.
