This morning I was having a discussion with my children about what my daughter’s interests are after high school. Her brother, who is already married and out of school, recommended that she have a back-up plan in case the direction she wants to take just doesn’t work out.
That led me to wonder…what do the autistic children do after high school? Are the parents having to use so much of their attention for the here-and-now that they can’t afford the time to wonder about that before it comes?
Is learning for an autistic child a lifelong challenge, a never-ending education for both parents and child? Are the autistic children ever able to live and function on their own, or must they live with their parents for life? I’m sure there are those who must “graduate” into being able to care for themselves, right?
Actually, being a parent can be a full-time job even for parents who have children without autism. But I’m sure it’s even more of a challenge for those who struggle to conquer it, or even to learn to endure on a daily basis.
Once again, I’d love to hear your comments. Please, educate and enlighten me. Help me to understand.
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