L.R.
Hi S.,
I just wanted to email a few ideas. I have a son with Asperger's Syndrome so I know a little about having to reach out to find help. First off, there are laws that protect that child at school, so she should make sure the school is doing what they are supposed to. Second, try to find your local Office for Citizens with Developmental Disabilities. They can lead you toward programs that would be benficial (they also provide monetary supports she could get, like respite care and such). I'm in Louisiana, so I'm not sure if you have this but see if you have Families Helping Families there. This is an organization run by people with disabilities and parents of children with disabilities. All of their services are free (they are funded by the state here, so don't know if TX does this). The Office for Citizens w/Developmental Disabilities (this is a federal agency, I think) may be able to tell you if you have anything like this. She can also receive SSI if the grandmother hasn't already done this. I know an advocate in TX (I can't remember where she is, but she helps our Families Helping Families chapter in New Orleans) and I will check with her to see if there is any links I could send you for stuff like that.