Autism, Asperger's syndrome, and PDD-NOS are all forms of pervasive developmental disorder. They have in common severe deficits in social interaction. Many children who suffer these disorders also have mild to serious deficits in cognitive and personal functioning. Having difficulties in one or more of these areas that disrupt school and dailyy life, along with a diagnosis of one of the autism spectrum disorders, makes it likely that Social Security will grant disability benefits.
If your child has a developmental disability, this book can help you advocate for your child in the IEP process to get your child the help he or she needs.
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