#Ma'am I am developmentally disabled they had to help me at the DMV bc I didn't understand verbal instructions

[chicago-geniza]

Medicaid care coordinator mentioned "stepping down to a lower level of care" because I've been able to manage my appointments and consistently stay on top of regular healthcare tasks and I had to put it as bluntly as possible like "Ma'am I am autistic to such a disabling degree I'm applying for SSI, the reason I can manage my medical care 'independently' is because I have a team of care coordinators who find the info I need, tell me exactly which steps I am required to complete in chronological order, by what deadline, and call me once a month to remind me and give me all the same information you've given me five times before, via text, email, and phone message. This is a disability accommodation without which I would not be able to manage my healthcare. On account of I have autism"