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Battaglia, Maurizio; Detrick, Susan; Fernandez, Anna – Journal of Mental Health Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2016
In California, individuals with autism and co-occurring mental disorders, and their families, face two serious barriers when attempting to access the mental health services they need. The first is that the State Mental Health Specialty Service guidelines specifically exclude autism as a qualifying primary diagnosis for eligibility for mental…
Descriptors: Interdisciplinary Approach, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Mental Disorders
Williams, Sarah Blackwelder – Exceptional Parent, 2010
Devon is a bright, engaging 22-year-old with a proud sense of accomplishment. He believes that while people encounter obstacles during their lives, these obstacles can be overcome with motivation and perseverance. Devon says people simply need to identify what they value, set goals and move beyond the obstacles. Devon has been faced with multiple…
Descriptors: Cues, Autism, Asperger Syndrome, Learning Disabilities