Children or adults with Asperger's syndrome may qualify for Social Security disability benefits. Children are limited to SSI (Supplemental Security Income). To qualify for benefits, the parent's must meet strict income guidelines and it must be shown that the child has significant impairment in: learning.
If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome, you may qualify for Social Security disability benefits. Because Asperger's syndrome is an Autism Spectrum Disorder, it is among the conditions that qualify for disability benefits.
Benefits for autistic adultsDisability benefits (Disability Living Allowance and Personal Independence Payment) ... Benefits for people who are not working (or only doing a small amount of work) ... Employment and Support Allowance. ... Income Support. ... Carer's Allowance. ... Benefits for people who are working.More items...•Dec 8, 2020
Computer science is a good choice because it is very likely that many of the best programmers have either Asperger's syndrome or some of its traits. Other good majors are: accounting, engineering, library science, and art with an emphasis on commercial art and drafting.