Hello everyone,
One of my siblings is in their early 72s and is sole parent for their autistic child now in their early 20s. The young adult (K) was diagnosed as autistic when they were 11 and was in and out of various schools. They have no qualifications. My sibling (M) has tried hard to get K into voluntary work but it has never worked. Although K is high-functioning, they have major issues (sensory etc) which means they find it extremely hard to get on with anyone. They have always lived at home and M looks after them. However, what's going to happen in the future?? Is residential care an option?? How would they cope in a shared house?? Has any other parent or carer been in this situation? I apologise for vagueness but I don't want to give anything away about their identity. They live in Cambridge.
Or does anyone know a forum like this for parents and carers of young autistic adults who are high functioning but unable to live independently?
Thanks in advance for any help anyone can offer.
Mary