Autism Spectrum: The First Years

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Autism and the Army

I was wondering if any mothers out there who are military mommies can tell me anything about having a child with autism while being in the military. My DH is joining the army and I just want to have some things cleared up that I've been wondering about this past week. Okay so the recruiter told us that our son would receive a "check" or "payment" monthly because of his autism. Is this true?? And if so how much will this payment be? If this is not true...then can someone tell me if you know about being able to keep receiving an ssi...

High Functioning

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What Are the Best Small Dogs for Kids with High Functioning Autism?

Hello! We have 3 boys, ages 12, 9, and 7. All of them want a dog, but we are especially looking for a dog that would be great for our 9 y/o boy who has high functioning Autism. Can anyone please recommend small dogs that are great for kids with Autism/special needs? The dog would need to be very friendly, love to cuddle, and have a calm temperament. Thanks!