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Non-Verbal Autistic Child is needing help!---Resouce Ideas Please!

A MyAutismTeam Member asked a question 💭
Nampa, ID

Thanks taking a quick look. I am writing on behalf of another Autistic Child and his family. I will not go into all the details. Since the process is long and it is tied into court, he has no protection. He has been just stripped away from his day to day routine, home, and taken to a place with nothing but strangers (note this isn't a fostercare issue). As we all know, this must be devasting for the child.

I asking if anyone as run across resources in CA or Nationally that will be a… read more

July 5, 2013
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Members rallied around a family seeking advocacy for a non-verbal autistic child removed from their routine and home during a legal dispute,... Read more

Members rallied around a family seeking advocacy for a non-verbal autistic child removed from their routine and home during a legal dispute, offering multiple avenues for support including guardian ad litem appointments, specialized special needs attorneys, and California's Court Appointed Special Advocate Program. Several members shared practical resources such as Regional Centers that provide attorneys for disability cases, educational advocate directories, and Law Guardians with special needs backgrounds, while emphasizing the importance of documenting the child's positive home situation and finding professionals experienced with autism. A recurring theme was the community's empathy for how devastating such disruption must be for an autistic child, coupled with encouragement to pursue every legal protection available and hope that the situation resolves in the child's best interest.

A MyAutismTeam Member

I think through the Regional Centers there are attorneys that deal specifically with these issues. I pray it works out for the child & family...

July 7, 2013
A MyAutismTeam Member

In Califoria there is. Court Appointed Special Adovocate Program. I'll. Check it out and share findings.

July 6, 2013
A MyAutismTeam Member

Every situation is unique and there are individuals who specializes depending on what kind of disability the child has. Sounds like you need a Law Guardian - at least that what they are called here in NY, that has special needs cases background. I found a site that might be helpful: http://www.education-a-must.com/advocates.html#CO

Or they under the CA section can at least point you in the right direction, the worst they can say is "Sorry I don't know." Others may even give you a name and contact info.

July 6, 2013
A MyAutismTeam Member

A guardian ad litem should be appointed to tell the best interest of the child to the court. They may or may not have experience with special needs.
Other than that reports from other professionals, an documentation of the positive situation need to be brought to court. There are educational advocates for special needs some specific to autism, but I have never heard of anything similar for custody/court issues. An understanding guardian ad litem is what is needed.

July 6, 2013
A MyAutismTeam Member

Thanks guys!! I will pass everything on to the family and they really are greatful.

July 8, 2013

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