Nashua schools are struggling with finding enough substitute teachers. School officials say itâs been a daily challenge for the past three years, and Nashua School District is looking at ways to address this issue. Morning Edition Host Rick Ganley spoke with Superintendent Jahmal Mosley about how the district plans to entice and retain more subs.
Social Security Disability and SSI Benefits for Autism. A disability applicant with a diagnosis of autism and limitations in communication, social functioning, self-care, and/or concentration may be eligible for benefits. This article begins with a brief informational write-up regarding autism, followed by a discussion of the SSA's disability listing on childhood autism.
Autism: Causes, Risks and Treatment. Autism is a developmental disability that usually appears during the first three years of life. It is a neurological disorder that impacts the normal development of the brain in the areas of social interaction and communication skills. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2010, autism is the most common of the Pervasive Developmental Disorders, affecting an estimated 1 in 68 births.