<p>D'oh! That's likely what Cheers meant about getting advice from an educational consultant. In a lot of states, kids are entitled to Early Periodic Screening Diagnostic and Treatment services up to 21. And the school system is usually the point of entry. Since he doesn't have a GED or diploma and is still probably on the books as home-schooled, he is probably eligible, but it probably would take someone good at documenting the issues and making referrals to get the system to understand that the young man's behavior goes well beyond ordinary slacking.</p>
<p>Working through the public sector system can still be slow and frustrating, but it's a start, especially if the family doesn't have the resources to pay for an assessment on their own.</p>