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I go to an excellent support group for mothers of kids with special needs. Most of the children are "on the spectrum," as they say, but there are a handful of us non-autistic types, as well.

Last night one of the mothers suggested that I sign up the Firecracker with DDD, the Department of... um... Developmental... uh... the Division of Developmental Disabilities. He might be eligible for some services, but -- perhaps more importantly -- it reports to the government that hey, there's one more kid out here who needs help.

The paperwork is mighty and intimidating. I'll let you know how it goes.