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.
Resources - About Autism Autism is a developmental disability that typically appears during the first three years of life. It is the result of a neurological disorder that affects the functioning of the brain, and occurs in approximately 1 out of every 68 births. Autism is five times more prevalent in boys (1 in 42) than girls (1 in 89) and knows no racial, ethnic or social boundaries.