Where Should Families Move for Better Autism Resources?
#spacer{clear:left}#abc #sidebar{margin-top:1.5em}if(zs>0){zSB(3,3)}else{gEI(“spacer”).style.display=’none’;gEI(“sidebar”).style.display=’none’}In the United States, autism resources vary radically from state to state, county to county, and even town to town. As a result, children (and their parents) may receive terrific, adequate, or terrible academic and therapeutic services based solely on where they live. Over time, certain states, counties and towns have built reputations for good or excellent services, and often families consider moving to take advantage of those services. In general, I’ve heard good things about New Jersey and Minnesota (which may explain higher levels of autism in those states). I’ve also heard that North Carolina may be a good option. Of course, services tend to be more available in large metropolitan areas as opposed to rural areas, but that’s not always true. One dad writes: In Allegheny County, Pennsylvania (Pittsburgh area) … our resources and funding fo
