Adult Aspergers Children Who Move Back Home – or Never Leave
Older Aspergers (high functioning autistic) kids (19-years-old and up) are moving back home – or have never left! Why is this? Between a troubled economy, crushing student loan debt, and social skills deficits that are part of the Aspergers condition, grown Aspergers kids are moving home at ever-increasing rates – or they have never left! It's hardly surprising that a mixture of emotions (e.g., anger, anxiety, and possibly joy) flows when junior moves back home. If you're still trying to decide if this step is right for you, the "Are You Ready for a Refilled Nest?" quiz may help (located at the bottom of this article). But if you've already taken the plunge, it may be helpful to understand where the boomerang trend and its accompanying emotions are coming from, and the issues most likely to arise. House Rules— Moms and dads love their children. They want the best for them. When they see their children clearly making mistakes and bad choices, the