My son who has Asperger's syndrome is 29 years old and lives with us because he can't find steady work and can't afford to live on his own.  Are there any group homes for adults with Asperger's syndrome in Tucson?  Thank you, Helen.

Hello Helen.  You are in good company.  There are many parents of adults with Asperger's syndrome who are supporting their adult child(ren) who are having problems launching into an independent life.  I do not know of any group homes specifically for adults on the autism spectrum.  You may want to call La Frontera, a community mental health agency in Tucson.  They have resources for indigent adults with mental illnesses, such as group homes, counseling, and psychiatric services.  Since many people with  Asperger's syndrome have co-existing conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, ADD, and Tourett's, they often can qualify for services at La Frontera.  The adult would have to qualify under La Frontera's income guidelines.  Contact them to learn more details:  La Frontera Center, Inc, a nonprofit, community-based behavioral health agency, (520) 838-5600, http://www.lafrontera.org/index2.htm