The following are the words of Aaron Naumann, an Australian man with Autism, reprinted here with Aaron's permission:
Autism Spectrum Disorder needs to be recognized the same as any other mental disorder, so those affected can receive the help and support they require.
I am 20 years old and have Autism. At the moment, I have to pay more than AU$150 for medication which only lasts me 2 months.. The Australian Government doesn't accept Autism as a mental disorder, worthy of Government assistance. Before I turned legal age (18), the government payed for almost 90% of my medication. As soon as I turned 18, the government said... "No more help for you...".
I work full time, so I can afford it... But its the principle... Unless you are a child, or are legally insane, the government doesn't want to know and doesn't want to care about Autistic people.
The Governments need to recognize Autism and provide all with this "gift", all the assistance they require.
Autism Spectrum Disorder needs to be recognized the same as any other mental disorder, so those affected can receive the help and support they require.
I am 20 years old and have Autism. At the moment, I have to pay more than AU$150 for medication which only lasts me 2 months.. The Australian Government doesn't accept Autism as a mental disorder, worthy of Government assistance. Before I turned legal age (18), the government payed for almost 90% of my medication. As soon as I turned 18, the government said... "No more help for you...".
I work full time, so I can afford it... But its the principle... Unless you are a child, or are legally insane, the government doesn't want to know and doesn't want to care about Autistic people.
The Governments need to recognize Autism and provide all with this "gift", all the assistance they require.
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