Ben in the middle with Dad (left), Carla Payne with Aging Care Matters and Mom This is the first of several posts about parenting an adult child with a disability. Ben will be 19 this summer; I am learning along the way. As always, I hope to pass on resources and wisdom. Discuss the future. If your adult child is able to participate in planning for their future, ask them how they envision it. Let them draw a picture. Ask them to tell you a story. Maybe they can sign a few words that mean a lot to them. Find a way to get them involved. How do they see themselves living? By themselves, in a group home, with another family or with a sibling? Where do they want to live? In another city, in an apartment, in a house? How far away do they want to live from family? What level of independence can they handle? Do they want someone to check in on them? Do they want to find a job? Do they need a job coach or supportive employment? Who will help them with their finances? Is there someone they tru
Oh my word! How cute is that?!? Tell Ben thank you, thank you, thank you for starting off my Monday with such a wonderful something to smile about! :D Fabulous work, Ben!
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Thanks - we think it's cute too! My middle son has been looking at it all day, thinking about how he can make one!
ReplyDeleteThat is very cute! How do these teachers come up with all this stuff?
ReplyDeleteWow - I'm sure you told Ben he did a fantastic job already but that's amazingly cute! I've actually seen this craft idea once before but not nearly as well done.
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