What happens to autistic and retarded people after they turn 18?

Question

Are they expected to support themselves? If not, then what exactly happens to them?

Answer 1

They continue to rely on their families.

Answer 2

they have to have support if its bad but if its minor kinda like the guy on mammas boy then let them learn about the world with you dont keep them locked up or afriad of whats coming there way teach them how to fight talk and somtimes give them a beer once im guessing let them be like a avrage kid and im 12 and i have adhd and i feel awsome when im free willed exept i dont drink beer but i have an atistic friends

Answer 3

he stay with thier familyz

Answer 4

There is a system for them once they are over the age of 18.  There are special programs for them, group homes, and they have social security and medicaid and all kinds of services.  Check out www.thearc.org and http://www1.dshs.wa.gov/DDD/eligible.sht...

Answer 5

Turning 18 doesn't eliminate their special needs.  If they needed help living their lives before, they will continue to need help from family, friends or government agencies.  Unfortunately, as special needs people age, so do their relatives, and eventually parents and other care-giving relatives can no longer provide care.  Which often means institutionalizing the people.

Answer 6

many stay in public school through age 21--

than they get help from social services-anything from independent employment to a sheltered workshop job.

some go to medical day care.

they rely heavily on their families if they cannot live independently.

Many move into group homes/independent living supervised apartments when their parents can't take care of tehm any more

some go to college or vocational programs