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He's highly articulate when he's not glitching, my term, during high anxiety or panic. He, like most teenagers, thinks he knows all the answers and is suspicious of " capitalist medical system" so is already resisting what he anticipates will therapy "that won't work". Etc
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State & Government ServicesDepartment of Developmental Services (DDS) Autism Division: The primary state agency coordinating services for both children and adults. They oversee specialized community-based support and the
Rehabilitation Commission (MRC): Assists teens and adults with job training, employment services, and independent community living A Guide to Adult Services & Benefits in Massachusetts.
Massachusetts funds a network of regional centers that act as the hub for local autism communities, offering navigation help, family support, and training.Central & Western MA: Autism Resource Center of Central Massachusetts in Worcester and Autism Connections (with offices in Springfield, Northampton, Berkshire, and Greenfield) Autism support centers list.Early Intervention & InsuranceUnder Massachusetts’s "Autism Insurance Law" (often called "ARICA"), most health insurance plans are required to cover the diagnosis and treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder, including Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA).
It’s common that early intervention is considered the best route, but it’s never too late. He is still living under your roof so what you say goes. If you think therapy would be beneficial for him then that’s what needs to happen. He might thank you in a couple of yrs. A 16 year old, autistic or not, cannot predict the consequences of their actions or in this case his desire for inaction.
Thank you!
What a journey — and honestly, a teen who's already developed his own vocabulary for his experiences ("glitching" is pretty great) is showing real self-awareness, even if it doesn't feel that way right now!
A later diagnosis at 16 is more common than many people realize. While early intervention is often discussed, a Show Full Answer
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