A quick update . . .

[alliematt]

My husband and I had a hearing on Wednesday where we were awarded guardianship of our 18-year-old son.  I've posted before that he has autism.  Our son attended, and his attorney made him her "co-counsel".  We were lucky to get someone who was competent and did her job well! 

Although I know we did the right thing, it's just very odd hearing someone say that your child "lacks sufficient capacity" to make major life decisions.

Getting guardianship, I think, will also help us in applying for benefits such as SSI for our son, and also for vocational rehab.  After our son graduates, he will go into a vocational program through the public school system.  That will last until he's 22.  After that, well, we'll just have to see. 

[Three Roses]

 

Best wishes to you all!

[Kizzie]

Glad to hear this Alliematt 

[sanmagic7]

i'm so happy for you and your family.  here's to everything working out the way you all need it to.  best to you all.