I have Aspergers. Is there anything I can do to aid me financially?

Question

I cant seem to get a job. Or if I do get one I lose it. I been looking for around 6 years. I am tired of living with my mom and other ppl. I want to live on my own. I Dont want to be on any type of Disability for very long But just enough to start a career. A year or two at most. I tried SSI but I barely know much about it. And I can only get as much as they offer. I rather Work a job. Id get more. But Job hunting and keeping a job are difficult for me. Is there any Disability for aspergers I can claim or maybe someone place that helps me get a job specifically for ppl with aspergers or Autism? I am smart but I just cant read ppl. Not sure if its cause of Asp or just me. Talking to ppl and getting interviewed or even handling managers are really difficult. If there was a way I can work and have a special thing to help me keep a job. Or would be nice if they even gave me a social worker like person who works with me to help me get a job.

I get overwhelmed very easily and sometimes under pressure I tend to not think straight. Im not totally useless but I was wondering if there were special benifits I can take advantage for ppl who have Aspergers syndrome. I was also diagnosed with adhd and odd. I think its odd. Over defiance disorder or somthing like that. Not sure if that helps. I have not been diagnosed yet with Asp but I am working on it. I am 24. I was looked at by doctors as a child but none of the docs my mom sent me too ever said anything about it. My mom said then again it was not very well known yet. I dont know. But I have all the symptoms of it. When I hear ppl list what they have bad and good from it its like im literately hearing them describe me. Last question. Is there anything I can do to help me move out on my own within this year? Including any disability claims or benifits or special organizations who help ppl like me get jobs and work with them personally? I have no idea what I am doing and where I should go. If I go on like this. I feel like im just gonna be 28 and still live with my mom. I hate that. its embarrassing. And I do blame myself for not taking any actions sooner.

Answer 1

Odd, your other question you're complaining you can't get more social security disability or SSI for your make believe "aspergers" (which has only been diagnosed by your mommy).



You even bragged in your other question of living off the welfare of grandma, mom etc.



https://answersrip.com/question/index?qid=20130416211240AAoZOLN



So you may want to talk to your "son" about his claims before running to his 24 year old defense "mom".



Also:



" Plus, what kind of life do you have spending all your valuable time on "Yahoo Asks". I mean, from your bragging, I can't see how you have anytime at all to do anything"



Of course you don't - it's called hard work & dedication. My parents taught me how to be a valuable asset to this world, not a drain. I also have aspergers and hyperactivity disorder, so I do A LOT with the time I have, and have continued to do what I can after becoming disabled instead of just sitting around, feeling sorry for myself and living off the system. My parents NEVER let me feel sorry for myself, even though both of my conditions are severe. They certainly didn't let me lie around the house living off welfare because I have severe aspergers and a hyperactivity disorder so severe that I'm up for two days and only sleep 8 hours before I'm up for another 2 days (Guess that's where I get the time to answer peoples questions here on Y*Answers) I LOVE LIFE and embrace it every day, even now that I have a broken back. Even now I'm smiling. Life is too short to wallow in a pity party. That's something you may want to pass on to your "son".



And thanks for the prayers - no one can have too many! They help make my life as wonderful as it is!



" God bless you. P.S. Don't insult my family or my son again.....or there will be bad things coming your way"



Whoops, guess I spoke too soon! A blessing and a curse in one breath! Wow! That should make God laugh!



Ciao!

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Answer 2

Like a couple of users have already said, it must be diagnosed by a professional.

I am sorry for your unfortunate circumstance, but they will not hand over disability (or more as stated in another question) just because your mom feels you must have Aspergers. I am not saying you don't have it, but sometimes parents give their child a diagnosis because they can't handle them, to keep control, or have ulterior motives such as seeking financial aid.

Now, if you truly can not KEEP a job (not "I just can't find one") you may have a better chance at SSI (not adult disability) that is unless you have a job history with credits. It seems you would not have work credits since you said you have been looking for 6 years. You are 24 is that right? So you were 18 when you first started to look for work? If this has been an issue for you all your childhood and just when you turn an adult and have failed at work for 6 years, something should have been done sooner. I don't know much of things that can help you accept help for looking for work. There are job fairs, work placement help, and better yet vocational rehab. Vocational rehab can help you find the perfect job for your needs, skills etc. There is not much disability can do for you as of yet. Gather some medical history ( at least a years worth) and that would be a start.

Good Luck

Answer 3

Aspergers syndrome IS a type of autism. Autism is a spectrum disease, that means that there is a wide variety (or spectrum) of ways that it presents itself. Aspergers is in general characterized with the aid of difficulties in social relationships. Men and women with aspergers are probably very bright, however have a variety of challenge in the case of others socially. They'll have a subject that they obsess upon and know tons about...And so they is not going to be shy about telling you about it whether you need to hear about it or now not. Considering the fact that they do not learn social cues good, they may go on and on about a subject, not ever realizing that the listener shouldn't be . They generally have high visible advantage and could also be very adept at specified precise things, but delayed in others (they name this 'peaks and valleys'...Or 'splinter advantage'...). It is a lifestyles long syndrome, but many many men and women study to operate and type of 'conceal' their autism by means of their functioning. They will take jobs the place social interplay is at a minimal (pc programmer for example). Does this sound some thing like your nephew? Here are some internet resources.

Answer 4

I am Patrick's mother. Just so you know, I did not "diagnose" him with aspergers, I simply found out about it from a friend, looked it up on the internet and thought this fits him almost to a "T". The problem is he has no medical insurance since he is over 18. When he was covered by my insurance I took him to doctors to find out why he was not the same as other kids his age. He was eventually diagnosed with ADD, ODD, and OCD. Nothing was ever mentioned about Aspergers. Nothing was ever mentioned about any type of autism at all. Of course, we live in a small southern town and one doctor said it was hopeless to find any real help for him here. He said I should move to a bigger city to find any real help. Well, that wasn't realistic for me on my small income(before I had to go on disability). I just think some people are to judgemental, to opinionated, and too mean. Plus, what kind of life do you have spending all your valuable time on "Yahoo Asks". I mean, from your bragging, I can't see how you have anytime at all to do anything. You don't impress me with all your bragging....you actually seem like a very angry, bitter and sad individual.....I think you need some prayers, which is what I will do for you. No need to thank me, just knowing you will become a better person because of my prayers for you is thanks enough. God bless you. P.S. Don't insult my family or my son again.....or there will be bad things coming your way. Its called karma!

Answer 5

Let's say for the sake of argument you have Asperger syndrome. So what? There is no treatment or cure for Asperger syndrome. There is very little in the way that does much of anything to help Asperger syndrome, EXCEPT with the other diagnosis you already have.



So what you really need is help with employment. You don't need a diagnosis of disability to get that. BUT, you already have two diagnosis of disability. So go to your local state rehab office and get help with employment.

Answer 6

Going to college is a better option. You could always deal drugs, even though that's illegal. I'm not recommending it of course. Just stating that it is an option that many people take and is quite profitable.