When your child needs to rent an apartment or, further down the line, buy a car or a house, he or she will have a credit history and, hopefully, a high credit score that will make it easy to qualify for a rental or a loan.

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And it takes giving your needs a backseat to those of your child.

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It is also advised to speak with a qualified special needs attorney to learn about and access much-needed resources for your child.

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