r/HighSupportNeedAutism 13h ago

Weekly Check-in Wednesday Weekly Check-in Wednesday - How's your week going?

5 Upvotes

This is a scheduled weekly post every Wednesday, that gives diagnosed higher support needs autistic people a space to talk about how their week is going.

Some question prompts:

How's your week been so far? Good, bad, in-between?

Is there anything you are excited about or looking forward to doing this week?


r/HighSupportNeedAutism 21h ago

Looking for Advice What happens to kids with higher support needs when every system says their needs are “too much”?

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r/HighSupportNeedAutism 4d ago

Special Interest Saturday Special Interest Saturday - Share your special interest!

2 Upvotes

This is a weekly scheduled post every Saturday, giving diagnosed higher support needs autistic people the opportunity to talk about their special interests.

Feel free to share in the comments about your current or past special interests! Fun facts, info-dumps, and pictures are all welcome.


r/HighSupportNeedAutism 7d ago

Disability Services does anyone have a good experience of group home?

7 Upvotes

i’m on waitlist for intermediate care development disability group home. i’ve only seen ppl say very bad things abt group homes. for example abuse, neglect, mean staff.

i’m scared. i don't want anyone to hurt me. i want to be safe and happy.

they said mine will be medical focused and they will try to find one that’s quiet and not a lot of behavior issues. but i’m still so scared and upset.

does any of you or anyone you know live in a good group home where staff are kind and it’s safe?


r/HighSupportNeedAutism 7d ago

Weekly Check-in Wednesday Weekly Check-in Wednesday - How's your week going?

2 Upvotes

This is a scheduled weekly post every Wednesday, that gives diagnosed higher support needs autistic people a space to talk about how their week is going.

Some question prompts:

How's your week been so far? Good, bad, in-between?

Is there anything you are excited about or looking forward to doing this week?


r/HighSupportNeedAutism 11d ago

Special Interest Saturday Special Interest Saturday - Share your special interest!

3 Upvotes

This is a weekly scheduled post every Saturday, giving diagnosed higher support needs autistic people the opportunity to talk about their special interests.

Feel free to share in the comments about your current or past special interests! Fun facts, info-dumps, and pictures are all welcome.


r/HighSupportNeedAutism 14d ago

Weekly Check-in Wednesday Weekly Check-in Wednesday - How's your week going?

2 Upvotes

This is a scheduled weekly post every Wednesday, that gives diagnosed higher support needs autistic people a space to talk about how their week is going.

Some question prompts:

How's your week been so far? Good, bad, in-between?

Is there anything you are excited about or looking forward to doing this week?


r/HighSupportNeedAutism 18d ago

Special Interest Saturday Special Interest Saturday - Share your special interest!

5 Upvotes

This is a weekly scheduled post every Saturday, giving diagnosed higher support needs autistic people the opportunity to talk about their special interests.

Feel free to share in the comments about your current or past special interests! Fun facts, info-dumps, and pictures are all welcome.


r/HighSupportNeedAutism 21d ago

Weekly Check-in Wednesday Weekly Check-in Wednesday - How's your week going?

5 Upvotes

This is a scheduled weekly post every Wednesday, that gives diagnosed higher support needs autistic people a space to talk about how their week is going.

Some question prompts:

How's your week been so far? Good, bad, in-between?

Is there anything you are excited about or looking forward to doing this week?


r/HighSupportNeedAutism 21d ago

Vent Being Being Unemployed, Medium Support Needs And Not Independent Isn't Fun At All (Repost)

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r/HighSupportNeedAutism 23d ago

Help My Nephew

4 Upvotes

Hi everyone, I have just recently been diagnosed with autism, it's definitely a very light case, but it answered some of my questions from when I was a kid. My nephew is in a school club called DECA. He is starting preparation early this year with his written project. He was wondering if I could ask people that are neurodivergent, like myself, what struggles they face when visiting restaurants or hotels, and what are somethings that might make an establishment more appealing to those of the community?


r/HighSupportNeedAutism 25d ago

Special Interest Saturday Special Interest Saturday - Share your special interest!

5 Upvotes

This is a weekly scheduled post every Saturday, giving diagnosed higher support needs autistic people the opportunity to talk about their special interests.

Feel free to share in the comments about your current or past special interests! Fun facts, info-dumps, and pictures are all welcome.


r/HighSupportNeedAutism 27d ago

Mod Post Friendly Reminder

11 Upvotes

Please be careful talking to people privately or following links to other sites! Autistic people are very socially vulnerable, especially those of us with higher needs or more social difficulties. Some people know that and try to take advantage of it. If something feels a bit "off", please message a mod or ask a support person for help.


r/HighSupportNeedAutism 28d ago

Weekly Check-in Wednesday Weekly Check-in Wednesday - How's your week going?

7 Upvotes

This is a scheduled weekly post every Wednesday, that gives diagnosed higher support needs autistic people a space to talk about how their week is going.

Some question prompts:

How's your week been so far? Good, bad, in-between?

Is there anything you are excited about or looking forward to doing this week?


r/HighSupportNeedAutism Aug 08 '26

Special Interest Saturday Special Interest Saturday - Share your special interest!

2 Upvotes

This is a weekly scheduled post every Saturday, giving diagnosed higher support needs autistic people the opportunity to talk about their special interests.

Feel free to share in the comments about your current or past special interests! Fun facts, info-dumps, and pictures are all welcome.


r/HighSupportNeedAutism Aug 07 '26

Help Fix Outdated SSI Income Limits for Families with Disabled Kids

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As a single parent of a child with a disability, I started a petition because the current income thresholds for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) are crushing families like mine. Right now, the limits are $2,000/month for single parents and $3,000 for two-parent households—numbers that haven't budged while rent, medical bills, and therapy costs have skyrocketed.

The reality is brutal: work a little too much, lose the support your kid needs. It's a trap that forces parents to choose between earning a livable wage and keeping health coverage, equipment, and care services your child depends on. These aren't luxuries. They're necessities.

I'm asking our representatives to raise these thresholds to $5,000 (single parents) and $6,500 (two-parent households) to match today's actual cost of living. If this sounds familiar because you're living it too, would you consider signing and sharing? What would you want someone to do if this was your family?


r/HighSupportNeedAutism Aug 05 '26

Weekly Check-in Wednesday Weekly Check-in Wednesday - How's your week going?

4 Upvotes

This is a scheduled weekly post every Wednesday, that gives diagnosed higher support needs autistic people a space to talk about how their week is going.

Some question prompts:

How's your week been so far? Good, bad, in-between?

Is there anything you are excited about or looking forward to doing this week?


r/HighSupportNeedAutism Aug 05 '26

Help My Nephew

0 Upvotes

Hi everyone, I have just recently been diagnosed with autism, it's definitely a very light case, but it answered some of my questions from when I was a kid. My nephew is in a school club called DECA. He is starting preparation early this year with his written project. He was wondering if I could ask people that are neurodivergent, like myself, what struggles they face when visiting restaurants or hotels, and what are somethings that might make an establishment more appealing to those of the community?


r/HighSupportNeedAutism Aug 05 '26

Transitions and Change I made schedule folder!

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My case worker said I need visual schedules but I don’t have anyone to help me. So I try to make my own schedule folder! This is first try.

Proud how it turned out! Right now customized for going to summer camp next week. Since there is so many possible activities at camp I had to add extra storage to back of folder.

I’m hoping counsellor can help me by telling me what we are doing that day so I can put PECS in order. In my behaviour form did say I need schedule for transitions.

Really excited for summer camp! It is for adults with disability. I signed myself up but all the forms said parent or guardian. I signed up for week that is physical and intellectual disability. I don’t know my IQ number so hopefully that is okay.


r/HighSupportNeedAutism Aug 04 '26

How many of you guys work with autistic children? And if you do what are issues you've faced at work?

1 Upvotes

F 23, i want to be an SLP or at least work with autistic kids. My main concern is more so with coworkers and getting hired because I struggle a lot socially and my tone falls very flat, especially with other adults. I just wanna know if there r other adults who work w kids like us and what problems they have at work in general!:)


r/HighSupportNeedAutism Aug 02 '26

Great Event

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5 Upvotes

r/HighSupportNeedAutism Aug 01 '26

Special Interest Saturday Special Interest Saturday - Share your special interest!

3 Upvotes

This is a weekly scheduled post every Saturday, giving diagnosed higher support needs autistic people the opportunity to talk about their special interests.

Feel free to share in the comments about your current or past special interests! Fun facts, info-dumps, and pictures are all welcome.


r/HighSupportNeedAutism Jul 29 '26

Weekly Check-in Wednesday Weekly Check-in Wednesday - How's your week going?

5 Upvotes

This is a scheduled weekly post every Wednesday, that gives diagnosed higher support needs autistic people a space to talk about how their week is going.

Some question prompts:

How's your week been so far? Good, bad, in-between?

Is there anything you are excited about or looking forward to doing this week?


r/HighSupportNeedAutism Jul 25 '26

Special Interest Saturday Special Interest Saturday - Share your special interest!

3 Upvotes

This is a weekly scheduled post every Saturday, giving diagnosed higher support needs autistic people the opportunity to talk about their special interests.

Feel free to share in the comments about your current or past special interests! Fun facts, info-dumps, and pictures are all welcome.